We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work in our busy Housing Options department.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in homelessness, who is looking to build a career in this field. You will work with households who are homeless, supporting them through the housing assessment and relief process and helping to secure suitable accommodation.
The post is avaiable on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.
Interviews will be held at City Hall.
Job Description
The post is focused on addressing the needs of homeless households through the council's statutory duties including those arising from the Renters Rights Act, while increasing access to safe, secure, and sustainable accommodation within the private rented sector (PRS).
A core aim of the role will be working proactively with landlords and tenants to maximise PRS opportunities, ensure compliance with new legal standards, and improve housing outcomes for homeless clients.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the assessment of homelessness applications in line with legislation and council procedures
- Work with households who are homeless to identify appropriate relief options and next steps
- Assist in the delivery of Personalised Housing Plans focused on relieving homelessness
- Liaise with accommodation providers, landlords and partner organisations to help secure housing for clients
- Work closely with the Council’s Tenancy Relations Adviser, supporting households affected by tenancy disputes, possession action and private rented sector issues linked to renters’ rights
- Provide clear, accurate and sensitive information to residents about their housing situation
- Prepare correspondence, records and case notes accurately and within required timescales
Skills Required
We would like to hear from you if you would enjoy working with people to help them resolve their housing problems. You must have excellent negotiation skills and the ability to deal sensitively with clients in difficult and often pressurised circumstances. You should be able to produce written work to a consistently high standard and have the ability to understand and apply legislation accurately.
You should be a confident, pro-active and capable individual with a positive attitude and the potential to quickly learn and develop your skills and knowledge in this key role.
Key to success in this role is being able to work constructively and creatively to help clients meet their housing needs. We will provide training as necessary for successful candidates on relevant areas of housing and related law.
Educational Requirements
A degree or relevant experience is required to carry out this role.
Why work for us
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We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
- All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
- Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
