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Salary: From £28,163 up to £30,559 per annum pro rata Grade: G Contract : Permanent Hours : Part Time 22.5 hours per week Location : Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and promoting community wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Officer to join our team at the Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of residents and contribute to a positive and supportive community environment. About the Role As a Housing Support Officer, you will play a key role in delivering essential services to residents at the Tara Park site. Your work will ensure that residents have access to housing-related support, as well as broader services to improve their wellbeing. You will work closely with the Housing Officer to develop tailored support plans, assist with Universal Credit and housing benefit applications, and support residents in engaging with external agencies. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Provide high-quality support services to residents, ensuring access to essential services such as housing benefits, healthcare, employment, and training opportunities. </li> <li> Work with the Housing Officer to help residents understand the requirements of living on the site and support them in maintaining their pitch. </li> <li> Assist residents in applying for Universal Credit, maintaining their journals, and managing housing-related payments and arrears. </li> <li> Coordinate with external agencies (e.g., charities, health services, and social care) to support residents' needs and facilitate access to vital services. </li> <li> Promote a strong community ethos, encouraging residents to participate in community activities and engage in voluntary work. </li> <li> Recognise safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken in line with the Council's safeguarding policy. </li> <li> Maintain accurate and confidential records and submit intelligence to relevant authorities when necessary. </li> </ul> Essential Qualifications and Experience: <ul> <li> Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with residents and external agencies. </li> <li> Ability to build and maintain relationships. </li> <li> Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and relevant procedures. </li> <li> Experience of supporting individuals to maintain accommodation, particularly in a social housing or outreach setting. </li> <li> Basic understanding of welfare benefits, including Universal Credit and housing benefits. </li> <li> Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads. </li> <li> Emotional resilience and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. </li> </ul> Desirable Skills: <ul> <li> Knowledge of the Gypsy and Traveller community and the specific challenges faced by residents. </li> <li> Experience working with disadvantaged or vulnerable individuals. </li> <li> Knowledge of local housing systems and services in Ryedale and surrounding areas. </li> <li> Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks without direct supervision. </li> </ul> Why Join Us Excellent Benefits Package: Our employees are our greatest asset, Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme . (pro rata) Work-Life Balance: Our regular hours mean you can enjoy your evenings and weekends! Professional Development: Gain further qualifications, training opportunities, and the support you need to grow your career. Health &amp; Wellbeing: Discounts at gyms across the county and a lifestyle savings program to help you save on everyday expenses. Ready to Make a Difference If you're enthusiastic about serving the community and want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you! For an informal chat about the role, feel free to reach out to Helen Burrows at <a href="mailto:helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.burrows@northyorks.gov.uk</a> . Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on **** Key Documents: Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: 12 th January 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 20 th January 2025 Don't miss the chance to join a rewarding career that offers both personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in your community. Apply today and help us create quality homes for everyone in North Yorkshire! We look forward to hearing from you! NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Apply now

Housing Support Officer, Tara Park Gypsy and Traveller Site

The job itself Would you like an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic and positive private sector housing team dedicated to raising standards for our residents in private rented accommodation? Do you like variety in what you do and want to make a difference? If so come and work in the beautiful East Riding of Yorkshire working from our coastal town of Bridlington. We are an ambitious and forward-thinking Council, committed to making the East Riding a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting our residents. In this Officer role you will be responsible for improving housing standards, making a real difference to the quality and security of tenants lives and wellbeing through inspecting housing defects, undertaking comprehensive risk assessments of hazards and taking appropriate remedial action through investigation, engagement and enforcement. You will also deal with investigations into potential illegal eviction cases and regularly consult with the fire authority on safe fire and evacuation measures in licensed houses in multiple occupation and other residential properties. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced enforcement officer with an in depth knowledge of relevant legislation relating to housing and environmental health and a good understanding of building construction and housing defects. You should hold a relevant degree or diploma in environmental health, housing, enforcement or building control subject at level 6 or above. However, we can provide some flexibility for the right person with the necessary experience and knowledge and willingness to undertake further training and qualifications. You must be capable of establishing good relationships with tenants, landlords, managing agents, contractors, Humberside fire authority and other council officers as well as having effective communication and negotiation skills. You will be authorised to undertake a range of enforcement actions and where necessary you will be required to present evidence in court. You should have a flexible approach and positive 'can do' attitude. You will get the chance to work on a wide range of private sector housing topics from HMO's to HHSRS, empty homes and housing projects. on the job training and support means you will develop personally and professionally. You will provide advice to landlords and tenants to maintain and improve housing standards and will often be dealing with vulnerable people in their homes and supporting them with other agencies to resolve their unsafe or unhealthy living conditions. Experience assessing properties using the housing health and safety rating system and preparing schedules of work would be an advantage. You should be customer focused, with a practical mind and enjoy working within a small team of people delivering a wide range of housing activities. The successful candidate will expect to use their own car to travel across the East Riding, a casual car allowance is payable, and you should have a full driving licence. So, if you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the community we serve, this could be the post for you.

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