Housing Officer (Tenancy Support) | £29,269- £32,076
Barnsley
Barnsley, UK
Published 6 days ago
Housing officer
Position reference: 50124681
Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities
Salary : £29,269 -£32,076 Plus laptopand an element of agile working
Working Arrangements :Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards:
Closing date :25/10/2024a 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.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we're a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we've been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
Our excellent Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities Service has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.
About the Post:
One of the main functions of the Housing Options Team is the the prevention of homelessness 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
This post is sat within the wider homelessness team and will carry a caseload of clients supporting them on a personalised basis to prevent homelessness, sustain tenancies or resettle into new accommodation. The work is predominately community based visiting and assessing needs, giving advice and support, working with tenants and landlords as well as other key partners
To be successful you will be highly motivated, organised, flexible and able to work in a pressurised environment, using your experience and initiative to make decisions. You will require a multi-agency approach to identifying and addressing support needs, so experience of teamwork and partnership working is vital. The focus will be on equipping people with the skills, knowledge and coping strategies to ensure their own well-being, encourage independent living and create sustainable tenancies.
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 developing support plans, using a range of appropriate questioning techniques and listening skills, while demonstrating empathy and building trust and rapport. You will also have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as experience of supporting a range of vulnerable customers.
A flexible approach to working including elements of home visiting and lone working will be required, as well as a level 2 qualification in Maths and English
Come and join the team making a difference to people in the borough.
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 form how 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.
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"
CVs will not be accepted.
Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:
Apply now
Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities
Salary : £29,269 -£32,076 Plus laptopand an element of agile working
Working Arrangements :Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm
Hours per week : 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .
See our range of Employee Rewards:
Closing date :25/10/2024a 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.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we're a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we've been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
Our excellent Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities Service has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.
About the Post:
One of the main functions of the Housing Options Team is the the prevention of homelessness 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
This post is sat within the wider homelessness team and will carry a caseload of clients supporting them on a personalised basis to prevent homelessness, sustain tenancies or resettle into new accommodation. The work is predominately community based visiting and assessing needs, giving advice and support, working with tenants and landlords as well as other key partners
To be successful you will be highly motivated, organised, flexible and able to work in a pressurised environment, using your experience and initiative to make decisions. You will require a multi-agency approach to identifying and addressing support needs, so experience of teamwork and partnership working is vital. The focus will be on equipping people with the skills, knowledge and coping strategies to ensure their own well-being, encourage independent living and create sustainable tenancies.
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 developing support plans, using a range of appropriate questioning techniques and listening skills, while demonstrating empathy and building trust and rapport. You will also have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as experience of supporting a range of vulnerable customers.
A flexible approach to working including elements of home visiting and lone working will be required, as well as a level 2 qualification in Maths and English
Come and join the team making a difference to people in the borough.
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 form how 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.
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"
CVs will not be accepted.
Let's stay connected, follow us on social media:
Apply now