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SalaryJob Title: Housing Allocation Officer
Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: 25 Umbrella P/H
Job Type: Full Time Contract
The role
To deliver an efficient and professional allocations service, ensuring the council's Housing Register, allocation of accommodation within the council's own stock and nominations to partner registered provider vacancies are administered in accordance with the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme (policy), service procedures, national code of guidance and housing legislation (Part 6 of the Housing Act).
The Candidate
- Ability to interview applicants skillfully and sensitively to elicit as much information as possible, give the appropriate advice and make informed decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to produce concise and persuasive written reports on complex issues.
- A thorough working knowledge and understanding of current housing law, such as the Housing Act 1996, Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and immigration law as it applies to housing eligibility, relevant code of guidance and case law.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about the opportunity or email your CV to me directly or call me on (phone number removed)
