Housing Casework Officers - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council
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Position:
Housing Casework Officer - Early Intervention


Location:
Loxley House,

Nottingham Salary:
£30,296 - £33,024 per annum (pro rata for part-time)


Hours:
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week


Closing Date:27th March 2023

  • Why Join Us?_ Nottingham City Council prides itself on being an inclusive employer, known for its commitment to diversity and innovation. We value inclusivity and strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.
Despite financial challenges highlighted in a recent report under Section of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing housing
solutions and support to our citizens, particularly in preventing homelessness.

Our focus moving forward is to ensure effective financial management while continuing to fulfil our statutory duties and delivering essential services to those in need.


Benefits:


  • 26 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave annually.
  • Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme offering 18.5%.
  • Smart Working plan for achieving worklife balance.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounts on memberships at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinemas, shopping, and more.

Key Requirements:


  • Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector
  • Good operational working knowledge of Homelessness and associated legislation and an ability to advise on and decide any duties owed to citizens for the Authority
  • Effectively manage a complex workload under pressure meeting specified targets and deadlines whilst demonstrating attention to detail, prioritisation and selforganisation skills
  • Commitment to providing a high quality customer focussed service
  • Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships
  • Understanding of the wider issues impacting upon homelessness, the barriers facing people with multiple and complex needs

About the Role
As a Housing Casework Officer, you will play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness and ensuring that all citizens in housing need or crisis receive the assistance they require


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing advice on housing legislation, managing a complex workload
  • Working in partnership with various sectors to address homelessness effectively
  • Passionate about helping citizens in housing need and are dedicated to ensuring universal access to stable housing


Be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on the city by preventing homelessness and providing vital support to citizens in their housing needs.

Your unwavering commitment and expertise can significantly contribute to the success of this important mission.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£30,296.00-£33,024.00 per year


Application question(s):

  • Proficiency in homelessness legislation, including advising on and executing duties owed to citizens by the Authority
  • Understanding of the wider issues impacting homelessness, including barriers faced by people with multiple and complex needs
  • Evidence of successful partnership working across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships
  • Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure, meeting targets and deadlines with attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to providing a highquality, customerfocused service.

Experience:

- housing legislation in both public and private sectors: 1 year (required)


Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Nottingham

Application deadline: 27/03/2024

Reference ID: 1546
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