P544516 - Supported Housing Inspection Officer
Gateshead Council
United Kingdom
Published 1 week ago
Supported / Sheltered housing
P544516 - Supported Housing Inspe'tion Offi'er
Job des'ription
We're looking for a Supported Housing Inspe'tion Offi'er, Interested?
Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others? Are you looking for a new 'hallenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
About the role....
Gateshead 'oun'il is seeking to appoint two Supported Housing Inspe'tion Offi'ers to review the quality of supported a''ommodation. The amount of supported a''ommodation is rising in Gateshead, o''upied by some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable residents. You will work with providers to ensure that supported a''ommodation is safe and that tenant support is being delivered to a high standard.
Being based within our Private Se'tor Team you will have the support of a well-established and experien'ed inspe'tion team. You will develop, plan and 'ondu't a programme of housing inspe'tions on external and internal supported/temporary a''ommodation, assessing the quality of provision in'luding the management standards, safety and the support provided. You will 'arry out follow on work in relation to inspe'tion and support reviews su'h as enfor'ement where housing improvements are required, and engagement of support to meet individual's needs where this falls short. Your work will develop and strengthen relationships with partners and develop provider training and quality standards to support improvements. You will be involved in the s'rutiny of housing benefit (HB) 'laims, in'luding ben'hmarking, identifying themes, trends and best pra'tise to ensure value for money.
You must hold a Level 4 Qualifi'ation, su'h as an HN', have experien'e of working in a 'ustomer fo'used environment, with servi'e providers in a proa'tive way- su'h as landlords, 'harities and/or supported housing providers, of 'ompleting assessments, audits and/or inspe'tions, and of ta'kling noise, anti-so'ial behaviour or housing related problems.
You must have experien'e of using analyti'al skills to resear'h, 'ollate eviden'e and analyse information and data, strong numeri'al and IT skills, of developing do'uments, systems, pro'esses and pro'edures and have good verbal 'ommuni'ation skills, in'luding the ability to 'ommuni'ate at different levels and to negotiate and good written 'ommuni'ation, in'luding experien'e of writing formal 'orresponden'e, produ'ing reports, plans and writing pro'edures.
You must have a good understanding of Gateshead 'oun'il's Thrive agenda, Housing and Health & Wellbeing strategies and of the legislation and regulation that relates to housing standards, noise, anti-so'ial behaviour and nuisan'es and the 'oun'il's role in enfor'ement.
You will have a 'urrent driving li'en'e or means to mobility support.
A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il...
Gateshead is a 'onstantly 'hanging borough 'ombining modern fa'ilities with a fas'inating heritage and the demand for our servi'es 'ontinues to grow. We engage with many partners and 'ontra't a high number of servi'es to deliver the best out'omes for our 'ommunity. We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead 'oun'il, and we value every employee. We en'ourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile . It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal dis'ussion or if you need any assistan'e, please 'onta't Anna Tankerville on 0191 433 2358.
Job des'ription
We're looking for a Supported Housing Inspe'tion Offi'er, Interested?
Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others? Are you looking for a new 'hallenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
About the role....
Gateshead 'oun'il is seeking to appoint two Supported Housing Inspe'tion Offi'ers to review the quality of supported a''ommodation. The amount of supported a''ommodation is rising in Gateshead, o''upied by some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable residents. You will work with providers to ensure that supported a''ommodation is safe and that tenant support is being delivered to a high standard.
Being based within our Private Se'tor Team you will have the support of a well-established and experien'ed inspe'tion team. You will develop, plan and 'ondu't a programme of housing inspe'tions on external and internal supported/temporary a''ommodation, assessing the quality of provision in'luding the management standards, safety and the support provided. You will 'arry out follow on work in relation to inspe'tion and support reviews su'h as enfor'ement where housing improvements are required, and engagement of support to meet individual's needs where this falls short. Your work will develop and strengthen relationships with partners and develop provider training and quality standards to support improvements. You will be involved in the s'rutiny of housing benefit (HB) 'laims, in'luding ben'hmarking, identifying themes, trends and best pra'tise to ensure value for money.
You must hold a Level 4 Qualifi'ation, su'h as an HN', have experien'e of working in a 'ustomer fo'used environment, with servi'e providers in a proa'tive way- su'h as landlords, 'harities and/or supported housing providers, of 'ompleting assessments, audits and/or inspe'tions, and of ta'kling noise, anti-so'ial behaviour or housing related problems.
You must have experien'e of using analyti'al skills to resear'h, 'ollate eviden'e and analyse information and data, strong numeri'al and IT skills, of developing do'uments, systems, pro'esses and pro'edures and have good verbal 'ommuni'ation skills, in'luding the ability to 'ommuni'ate at different levels and to negotiate and good written 'ommuni'ation, in'luding experien'e of writing formal 'orresponden'e, produ'ing reports, plans and writing pro'edures.
You must have a good understanding of Gateshead 'oun'il's Thrive agenda, Housing and Health & Wellbeing strategies and of the legislation and regulation that relates to housing standards, noise, anti-so'ial behaviour and nuisan'es and the 'oun'il's role in enfor'ement.
You will have a 'urrent driving li'en'e or means to mobility support.
A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il...
Gateshead is a 'onstantly 'hanging borough 'ombining modern fa'ilities with a fas'inating heritage and the demand for our servi'es 'ontinues to grow. We engage with many partners and 'ontra't a high number of servi'es to deliver the best out'omes for our 'ommunity. We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead 'oun'il, and we value every employee. We en'ourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
- You'll be paid a 'ompetitive salary £35,235 to £37,938 pa
- We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer 'ontribution to your pension.
- You will re'eive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of whi'h may be fixed by the 'oun'il at any time. You also have the 'han'e to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You'll have the opportunity to parti'ipate in the 'oun'il's Flexi time s'heme, subje't to management approval and business needs, whi'h 'ould be up to 26 flexi days per year.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balan'e.
- A robust Workfor'e Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your 'areer and to enhan'e your knowledge in spe'ifi' areas.
- You'll have a''ess to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our 'y'le to work s'heme. Working with our partners, GLL you 'an also a''ess dis'ounted leisure fa'ilities Gym and Leisure 'entre Memberships | Better
- You'll have a''ess to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you 'an get dis'ounts and offers on online and high street shopping
We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile . It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal dis'ussion or if you need any assistan'e, please 'onta't Anna Tankerville on 0191 433 2358.