JOB TITLE: Homelessness Officer
LOCATION: Spalding
SALARY: £32,597 per annum
Our dedicated South Holland District Council Homelessness Team is looking for a Homelessness Officer to join their team on a Full Time 18 months Fixed Term contract.
The role involves working with vulnerable and complex people who are threatened with, or experiencing homelessness, supporting them to access long term housing solutions. You will be helping people achieve their goals and make a very real and difference to their lives. If you have a passion for supporting people and are energetic, motivated, decisive and compassionate and you would like the opportunity to make a positive difference to the people we support then please apply.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Flu Jabs
- Free Eye Test voucher
- Flexible Working Policy
- Agile Working Policy*
- Car mileage reimbursement*
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities
- Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michael Hayward-Salvadori at Michael.Salvadori@sholland.gov.uk.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: From £32,597.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
- Transport links
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spalding Wygate PE11 2XH