The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job title: Homelessness and Prevention Officer
Job reference: REQ000774
Date posted: 24/01/2025
Application closing date: 23/02/2025
Location: Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR
Salary: £31,586 - £35,235
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
Working as part of a generalist team, you will be supporting customers to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness.
About you
We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer with at least 2 years' experience of working in Homelessness Prevention / Relief within a local authority. You will have the experience and skillset to make enquiries and homelessness decisions, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act, 2017.
Benefits
* 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Hybrid working up to 60%
* Flexi time scheme
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Subsidised parking
* Structured Induction Program
* Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
* Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
* Family Friendly Policies
* Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
* Generous compassionate leave
* Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Elaine Howard, our Team Supervisor (Homelessness and Prevention) on 01788 533837.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
For assistance with the online application, please contact 01788 533564 or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk.
Interview date: w/c 3 March 2025
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