Housing Officer – ORK07431 Full Time

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EDUCATION LEISURE AND HOUSING
Housing Services

Housing Officer

35 hours per week
Permanent

£27,086 – £29,039 / £29,513 – £32,177
£14.84 – £15.91 / £16.17 – £17.63 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We have a vacancy for a dedicated individual to join our Housing team.

This is a varied role which will be based initially in our Homelessness and Advice Section. The postholder will have opportunities to transfer between sections should a vacancy arise.

This post covers the provision of housing advice and the prevention of homelessness wherever this is practicably possible. In addition, the role provides services to those presenting as homeless so as to ensure the Council’s statutory obligations are fulfilled.

To be successful, you will have the ability to provide a high level of customer care and be a good, confident communicator who is able to cope with a wide variety of situations. In addition, the post requires a flexible attitude and the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes in legislation.

The postholder will have the opportunity to transfer to an equivalent post within our Housing Management Section should a vacancy arise.

For appointment at Grade F:
You should have a good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy AND hold the Professional Development Award in Housing Law for Advisors at Level 7
or complete this at the next intake following appointment.

For progression to or appointment at Grade G:
You should have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Level 4 Diploma / Certificate in Housing Practice.

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

This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

You 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 able to be considered)

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Moira Adamson, Team Manager (Housing and Homelessness) on ext. 2173.

Closing date: Sunday 10 September 2023

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