About the role
Temporary Accommodation Officer
Full time, fixed term (2 years)
37 hours per week
While the Council has made real progress in the way it delivers housing services, by focusing on the prevention of homelessness, for some people already experiencing homelessness the Council provides temporary accommodation while they are supported to find somewhere suitable to live.
It is not easy for people living in temporary accommodation, so if you want to make a difference and play an active role in changing people’s lives, look no further.
Working within the Temporary Accommodation Team you will work alongside Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to support those living in temporary accommodation and ensure their temporary homes are safe and suitable for their occupation. You will be responsible for letting and managing temporary accommodation provided to homeless households including those assisted through the government’s resettlement programmes.
With a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a customer focused environment you will also have excellent communication skills and be a skilled negotiator and problem solver. This is a busy role, in a fast paced environment so the successful candidate will also need to be able to meet deadlines, prioritise their workload, and work as part of an incredible team.
The role will be based across the locality of North Northamptonshire.
If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Emma Forbes on 07825 627009 or Edward Frost on 07751 400074.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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