An exciting opportunity has arisen for committed individuals with excellent customer service skills to join our Housing Solutions team, based in Hubs across the city.
About the job
You will be required to conduct Interviews advising customers on available housing options and conduct tenancy sign up interviews.
The successful applicant will also assist with the co-ordination of a wide range of council services and will be required to work collaboratively with various partner organisations to provide a holistic service.
Weekend and evening working may be required on a rota basis and location of work may vary.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will require knowledge on Housing including the new allocation policy and the options available to help those affected.
You will also have knowledge on the Housing Benefit & the Council Tax Reduction scheme.
You will have experience of providing excellent customer service, work well in a team and have a flexible approach. You will have exceptional communication and IT skills and the ability to resolve disputes in a positive and constructive manner.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, Somali, Arabic or Polish would be an advantage.
Additional information
This recruitment is for one full time position that is temporary until 31/03/2026.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Weekend and evening working may be required on a rota basis and location of work may vary.
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.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body This vacancy is suitable for post share.
For an informal discussion, after reading the job description, please contact Fred Jones on fred.jones2@cardiff.gov.uk or 02920 570 750.
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Job Category Housing
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
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