Housing Officer (Temporary Accommodation) | £30,559 - £33,366
Barnsley
Barnsley, UK
Published 4 days ago
Housing officer
Temporary
Position reference:50124684
Directorate:Public Health & Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities
Salary : £30,559 - £33,366
Working Arrangements : Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm
Hours per week : 37
Contact type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards:
Closing date :14/02/2025a t 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellentStronger, Safer & Healthier Communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
One of the main functions of the Housing Options Team is the the prevention of homelessness , rough sleeping and tenancy sustainment . Key areas of work for the team include:
We are therefore seeking a highly motivated, practical and organised individual to undertake this role . You will have strong commination skills and interpersonal skills, have the ability to manage a challenging workload under pressure to tight deadlines, be able to use your own initiative demonstrating skills in work prioritisation and time management . Strong partnership working will also be essential to achieving sustainable outcomes.
The role will involve working with a range of customers, some of who are vulnerable, complex and in crisis . To do this effectively you will have experience of identifying risk and contributing to the support planning processes. To do this effectively will require the use of a range of appropriate questioning techniques and listening skills, while demonstrating empathy and building trust . A flexible approach to work including elements of home visiting , and lone working will be required
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile:
Vacancy Exposure Profile:
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application formhow you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CVs will not be accepted.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:
Apply now
Directorate:Public Health & Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities
Salary : £30,559 - £33,366
Working Arrangements : Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm
Hours per week : 37
Contact type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards:
Closing date :14/02/2025a t 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellentStronger, Safer & Healthier Communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make .
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
One of the main functions of the Housing Options Team is the the prevention of homelessness , rough sleeping and tenancy sustainment . Key areas of work for the team include:
- Promoting an early intervention and prevention service to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping
- Supporting people to stay in their own home, move in a managed way or resettle after a period of instability
- Working closely with partners to address the underlying causes of homelessness and address wider support needs
We are therefore seeking a highly motivated, practical and organised individual to undertake this role . You will have strong commination skills and interpersonal skills, have the ability to manage a challenging workload under pressure to tight deadlines, be able to use your own initiative demonstrating skills in work prioritisation and time management . Strong partnership working will also be essential to achieving sustainable outcomes.
The role will involve working with a range of customers, some of who are vulnerable, complex and in crisis . To do this effectively you will have experience of identifying risk and contributing to the support planning processes. To do this effectively will require the use of a range of appropriate questioning techniques and listening skills, while demonstrating empathy and building trust . A flexible approach to work including elements of home visiting , and lone working will be required
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile:
Vacancy Exposure Profile:
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application formhow you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CVs will not be accepted.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"
Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:
Apply now