Contract up to 12 months
About us
English: The Housing Solutions Service: This post is situated within the Housing
Solutions Team, its main functions are to support a team to maximise the
use of the private rented sector, thereby increasing the housing options
available for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness
whilst managing the Council’s temporary accommodation stock ensuring
compliance of both clients and landlords.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
English: Pay Details: Grade 5 SCP 8 – 12. £26,824 to £28,5981 per annum
pro rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Office, Barry and other locations in the Vale of
Glamorgan as required to undertake the post including hybrid working.
• Description: To enhance positive and pro-active relationships with
existing and prospective private landlord partners and letting agents in
order to maintain and increase supply of Private Rented housing
available to the Council. To maintain a register of suitable temporary
accommodation available to the Council to use as emergency housing
About you
English:
1. Experience of working in housing in the voluntary, statutory or private
sector
• Experience of letting or managing tenancies in the private rented or
social housing sector
• Experience of supporting customers with financial difficulties.
• Experience of liaising with statutory, non-statutory and voluntary
agencies
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law.
• A general knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a social
landlord;
• Knowledge of the private rented sector, especially around Assured
Shorthold Tenancies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the welfare benefits system
• An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.