The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.
Housing Assistant
£26,835- £28,624 per annum
Essential car user
Permanent Contract
37 hours per week
Work Location: Buxton Hybrid Working
This is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside our Housing Officers to support the efficient running of the Housing Functions across the High Peak.
To join our team and make a real difference you need to have the following attributes:
• Kind, caring, compassionate and enthusiastic
• A good listener and communication skills
• Ability to work in a stressful situation and deal with emergencies
• Be able to manage an ever changing workload
• Flexible approach and positive “can do” attitude
Appointment is subject to successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and full driving licence.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Senior Housing Officer Sandra.grain@highpeak.gov.uk
Closing date: Midday, Monday 3rd February 2025
Interviews to be held: Monday 17th February 2025
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