Housing Assistant (Homelessness and Advice) Part Time

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EDUCATION LEISURE AND HOUSING

Housing Assistant (Homelessness and Advice)

21.5 hours per week
Permanent
£23,363 – £24,367 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We have a vacancy for a dedicated individual, to join our Housing team. This is a varied role which assists our Homelessness and Advice team in the management of emergency properties and provides support to Housing Officers.

Duties will include assisting Housing Officers on ensuring data on homelessness is recorded as required by the Scottish Government, assisting Housing Officers with paperwork on arrears and tenancy breach work, assisting with the process of making empty properties available for re-let including the purchase and acquisition of furniture.

In addition, this will involve accompanying Housing Officers on home visits / interviews as required. The post will also include drafting a range of legal notices and the administration of various processes including consultations and mailshots.

To be successful you will be an effective communicator who is diplomatic and tactful with a positive approach to tackling issues. You will have the ability to work with the minimum of supervision as part of a team and will have the ability to work under pressure.

The post also requires that you have an appreciation of local housing issues affecting the Council housing sector and can demonstrate excellent IT skills.

You will be required to hold or complete the Professional Development Award in Housing Law for Advisers at the first intake following appointment.

You will be required to attend training courses within and out with Orkney.

Applicants should hold a full current driving licence (please note, the Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments, so if you are unable to drive due to a disability your application will still be considered).

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Linda Sinclair, Team Leader (Housing and Homelessness) on 01856 873535, extension 2197.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3 January 2023

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.