£34K/yr to £39K/yr
East Devon, England
Contract, Variable

Housing Options Officer

Posted by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

Your new company
Our vision is to make a positive difference to residents' lives and our environment. We do this through our values which are:

  • seeking continuous improvement of our high performing services
  • listening to and learning from our residents and caring for them
  • adapting to new ways of working and refreshed priorities whilst recognising the pressure on resources

Your new role
Monday - Friday (option for 1 day working at home)
08:30-17:00
This is a 5 month FTC

Providing the right home to the right person.
To provide a customer focused housing options and advice service, preventing and relieving homelessness wherever possible as a priority in line with Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 legislation.
What you'll need to succeed

  • An understanding of current issues in local government.
  • Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
  • An understanding of the Devon Home Choice system.
  • Awareness of the local housing market and housing providers.
  • Knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Have excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to be innovative and creative when identifying ways to prevent homelessness.
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports and letters etc.
  • Excellent communication skills, including listening, oral and written.
  • Competent with ICT packages including Microsoft Office.

What you'll get in return

  • Support of a dedicated Hays consultant
  • Free training and development
  • Onsite training by the site manager
  • Pension contributions of up to 3%
  • CV writing
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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