We want to recruit a Medical Assessment Officer to join our newly formed Housing Advisory Service. The main focus of this role is to assess housing applications on the Housing Register. You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service. The ideal candidate would have a medical background (e.g., Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical, etc.) and be passionate about good customer service, taking pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of this role is to assess housing applications on the Housing Register. You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service. The ideal candidate would have a medical background (e.g., Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical, etc.) and be passionate about good customer service, taking pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.
About us
Enfield Council is a local authority in North London. Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London, and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place. To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward-thinking with enthusiasm, skills, and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office-based working.
* Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
Job responsibilities
The main focus of this role is to assess housing applications on the Housing Register. You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Assessments Team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Medical background
* Registered Nurse
Experience
* Medical background
* Registered Nurse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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