Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated person to join our Housing Allocations Team.
The team is responsible for maintaining the Council's housing waiting list, and allocating available Council homes to people in housing need. Your main responsibilities will be to log applications to join the Council's housing list, providing advice and assistance to people on our housing list about their application, and processing changes to applications.
You will have good organisational skills with the ability to act on your own initiative and work under pressure in a demanding environment.
We need someone who can work as an effective member of a team, showing initiative and producing quality, accurate work. A flexible approach to work is essential.
The successful applicant will require to complete a Basic Disclosure Check.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our utmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit Local Government Pension Scheme
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme
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