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Housing / Homeless

Housing Officer, Perth – PKC10749 Full Time

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Job Description

Housing Officer, Perth PKC10749
£28,831 – £31,740
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
Do you enjoy working with people? We have an exciting opportunity for the right person. This is a Housing Officer role within the Mobile Team, we are currently operating a hybrid working pattern however this is not a permanent arrangement, your permanent base will be Pullar House. You will work as part of a small team and will report to and support the locality teams in providing a comprehensive housing management service to tenants and residents in their areas. You will help to create vibrant, attractive, safe and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities. You will ensure that tenants are comfortable, supported and secure in their homes and provide accurate and relevant advice and guidance to help tenants to manage and sustain their tenancies. Services you will provide in your area include estate management; rent accounting and arrears control; tenancy management including addressing anti-social behaviour and neighbour disputes; housing advice, assistance and information. You will also participate in project work and carry out regular audits in line with scottish housing legislation and our statutory obligations as a social housing landlord.
The Mobile Team covers all localities and this is a wide geographical area and there will be travel involved to undertake the role. Whilst your base will be Pullar House, there will be a requirement to work from any of the Housing Locality Offices that have requested assistance. You will work Monday to Friday from 8.45am-5pm but will participate in a flexi scheme.

Requirements

You will bring a positive energy; embrace change and work with the business to ensure optimum service is always provided. The Housing Officer post within the Mobile Team has to be able to adapt with being at different offices and needs to be able to cope with the issues that may present in terms of work handover. The ability to understand basic relevant legislation.
 
The successful candidate should hold the following behaviours, skills and attitudes:
•sensitivity and empathy
•an interest in working with diverse social groups
•excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
•a customer-first approach to work
•negotiation and influencing skills
•leadership skills
•the ability to adapt to different situations
•self-motivation, resilience and tenacity
•problem-solving skills
•the ability to make decisions, work under pressure and to meet deadlines and the ability to work flexibly, on their own initiative and as part of a team. 

 

The Individual

Candidates should ideally hold a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3/4 Certificate/Diploma in Housing Practice or relevant equivalent; have experience of working in housing and or related environment; be computer literate with proven IT skills. You must hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use to undertake this role. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you would like any further information on the role, contact [email protected]
When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

Job Overview

  • Date Posted:
  • Closed:22nd October 2023
  • Location:
  • Job Title: Housing Officer, Perth – PKC10749
  • Hours: 36 hours per weekh / week
  • Salary: £28,831 - £31,740 per year

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