Housing Casework Officers - Early Intervention

Position:Housing Casework Officer - Early Intervention

Location: Loxley House, Nottingham

Salary: £30,296 - £33,024 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 27th March 2023

Why Join Us? Nottingham City Council prides itself on being an inclusive employer, known for its commitment to diversity and innovation. We value inclusivity and strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.

Despite financial challenges highlighted in a recent report under Section 114(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing housing
solutions and support to our citizens, particularly in preventing homelessness. Our focus moving forward is to ensure effective financial management while continuing to fulfil our statutory duties and delivering essential services to those in need.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave annually.
• Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme offering 18.5%.
• Smart Working plan for achieving work-life balance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on memberships at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinemas, shopping, and more.

Key Requirements:

• Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector
• Good operational working knowledge of Homelessness and associated legislation and an ability to advise on and decide any duties owed to citizens for the Authority
• Effectively manage a complex workload under pressure meeting specified targets and deadlines whilst demonstrating attention to detail, prioritisation and self-organisation skills
• Commitment to providing a high quality customer focussed service
• Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships
• Understanding of the wider issues impacting upon homelessness, the barriers facing people with multiple and complex needs

About the Role

As a Housing Casework Officer, you will play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness and ensuring that all citizens in housing need or crisis receive the assistance they require. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice on housing legislation, managing a complex workload
• Working in partnership with various sectors to address homelessness effectively
• Passionate about helping citizens in housing need and are dedicated to ensuring universal access to stable housing

Be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on the city by preventing homelessness and providing vital support to citizens in their housing needs. Your unwavering commitment and expertise can significantly contribute to the success of this important mission.

How to Apply: To apply, submit a written statement along with your CV outlining your key skills and experiences related to the job priorities. For the full job description and person specification, visit our website under job reference 1544 or apply online at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Join us in making a positive impact on our city by preventing homelessness and providing essential support to citizens in housing need. Your dedication and expertise can significantly contribute to our mission. Apply now and be part of our inclusive team at Nottingham City Council.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,296.00-£33,024.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Understanding of the wider issues impacting homelessness, including barriers faced by people with multiple and complex needs
• Evidence of successful partnership working across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure, meeting targets and deadlines with attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• working knowledge of Homelessness and associated legislation and an ability to advise on and decide any duties owed to citizens for the Authority

Experience:

• housing legislation in both public and private sectors: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/03/2024
Reference ID: 1546