Role: Housing Officer REF 1664379
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Rugby - 3 or 4 days on site per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24.78 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Housing Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSING OFFICER
- The main responsibilities of the post are to provide all housing management functions of the Council as far as they affect tenants to achieve the Council’s housing objectives and the priorities of the Council.
- To contribute as a member of a multi-functional team of housing staff to provide a seamless, qualitative and customer focused service.
- To contribute as a member of the wider team in creating a positive working environment.
- To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the Council’s purpose, aims and values.
- Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Housing Services in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
- Deliver the housing service in accordance with the Housing Strategy.
- Work on own initiative under the general direction of the Housing Services Team Leader and Senior Housing Officer.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HOUSING OFFICER
- Able to maintain confidentiality and compliance to Human Rights and Data Protection legislation.
- Ability to effectively communicate with residents, staff and other organisations, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, prioritising own workload and meeting deadlines.
- Be able to carry out day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Must be able to deal with pressurised situations in a controlled and effective manner.
- Must be able to make concise written reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Demonstrate tact and sensitivity.
- Follow laid down policies and procedures.
- Deliver services in a manner consistent with the purpose, aims and values of Council.
- Able to encourage Tenant Participation.
- Ability to work on own initiative and investigate issues and develop recommendations for action.
- Have an understanding of the current housing issues and the local and national political and social framework within which local authority housing services operate.
- Previous experience dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone with a varying customer base.
- Demonstrate flexibility, fairness, and equality in the delivery of the service.
- Working in a team and understanding the needs of teamwork.
- A commitment to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery.
- Consider and respond positively to the views of others.
- Confident with financial issues.
- Basic statistical work
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a customer focused environment.
- Full current driving licence
- A commitment to work within our CAN DO values
If you are a Housing Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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