An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual with excellent organisational skills to deliver transformational change within the Adults, Housing and Communities directorate.
About the job
The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of Housing and Homelessness services and will lead on a wide range of complex projects.
We take the wellbeing and welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued.
Cardiff Council also offers great benefits for staff including:
1. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
2. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city.
3. Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
4. Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
5. Excellent training and development opportunities.
6. Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by senior management dedicated to each service area.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have advanced knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and experience of applying this in practice. In addition, you will be skilled at collating, analysing and presenting complex data from multiple sources. Excellent communication and organisational skills are vital for this role, as well as the ability to work well in a team and have a flexible approach.
You will have exceptional communication and IT skills and the ability to work successfully with a range of partners across challenging topics and projects.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Refer to the Job Description-Personal Specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please email Laura Garvey-Cubbon, Operational Manager, Partnerships & Joint Commissioning – Laura.Garvey-Cubbon@cardiff.gov.uk.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
1. Application Guidance
2. Applying for jobs with us
3. Behavioural Competency Framework
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Job Category Housing
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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