Housing And Respiratory Illness Project Officer

Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and A5.

Housing and Respiratory Illness Project Officer
Grade 7, £35,745 up to £40,221 per annum pro rata plus an essential car user allowance of £850 per annum
37 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

The seven districts of Leicestershire working together through the Lightbulb Partnership have identified a need for a pilot Housing and Respiratory Project to be delivered across the County. The project will by working with housing providers, enforcement teams and hospitals in Leicestershire to implement a consistent proactive approach to identify damp and mould hazards within households, and ensure corrective action is taken by providers.

The project will also help to develop links and pathways for service users to close any gaps in service delivery with Housing and primary/secondary care. This in turn will lead to more cohesive services which will assist in the prevention of Respiratory Illnesses by establishing clear referral pathways and training for professionals.

The lasting legacy of the project will be greater links between public bodies and robust processes that help to reduce the likelihood of serious Respiratory Illnesses developing or being worsened by conditions within the home.

What you will do:

• Support clients with housing assistance applications, providing advice and completing paperwork.
• Develop and deliver training programs for Housing and health services on the impact of adverse housing on health.
• Engage with internal and external forums, working groups, and partner organisations.
• Help with the preparation of reports and presentations for various audiences, including cabinet, scrutiny and corporate groups.
• Develop and implement strategies to address the causal factors of damp and mould, such as fuel poverty and cost-of-living challenges.
• Ensure effective remedial actions are taken and build a legacy of knowledge through frontline staff training.
• Undertake site visits with front line staff, to better understand current practices to better develop training and recommendations.

Applicants should have:

• Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
• The ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for public health.
• A commitment to collaborative working and problem-solving.
• Self-motivation and be an organised individual with excellent problem-solving skills.

We operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough

Closing date: 29 January 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.