INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
NLC10: £41, - £47, Per Year
North Lanarkshire Council is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
North Lanarkshire is the largest local authority social landlord in Scotland with approximately 36, council houses. Within the Housing service there are four locality offices covering Airdrie/Cumbernauld, Coatbridge/Kilsyth, Bellshill/Motherwell and Wishaw/Shotts with our Rents team located in Viewpark.
Based within the Housing Locality team you will be operationally responsible for assisting the Housing Service Manager in service provision and advice to a wide client group including tenants from local authorities, Registered Social Landlords, and home owners in relation to estate management, rent arrears prevention and recovery, dealing with anti-social behaviour, homelessness and allocations enquiries and related administrative functions within your area of work. You will also be operationally responsible for the regulated service of housing support, older persons housing and temporary accommodation. You will also deputise for the Housing Service Manager as required.
You will have the CIH Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Housing, or the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing or SVQ3 in Social Services & Healthcare and be willing to work towards the required qualification in a specified timescale. Extended experience, which includes the management/ monitoring of budgets is essential. Experience of staff supervision, managing and reviewing performance to achieve agreed objectives, managing employees and processes as well as experience of service development are also essential.
You must have a sound knowledge of housing related legislation together with experience and knowledge of resident consultation and promoting resident and community activities. IT and report writing skills are also essential for this post.
You will require to be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.
Working Pattern:
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.