Job Opportunity: Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer (Temporary)
Position: Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer
Contract: Temporary, 7-month contract with the possibility of an extension.
Possibility of Extension: Yes, based on performance
Pay Rate: £26.35 per hour (PAYE)
Working Hours: 35.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00
Location: UB8 1UW
Job Purpose:
To provide expert advice, undertake complex casework, represent the Local Authority in high-profile situations, and proactively contribute to supporting the effective leadership and management of the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention service for residents in need of housing advice and assistance.
The post-holder will be responsible for proactively contributing to leading a service delivering housing options advice, including low-cost home ownership, preventing homelessness, and undertaking statutory assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the selection, development, and performance of project teams for the delivery of agreed priorities and programs within the Housing Service and other corporate and cross-cutting service areas.
To provide support so that all team members receive the appropriate level of communication to maintain engagement with the Council's vision, priorities, and activities.
To be a visible and effective senior officer within the service and department, represent the service at a range of public and i...