Job Description
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Complaints Resolution Officer for our client a government organisation in Southampton, England.
The successful post holder will provide help to deliver a high-quality, independent complaints investigation and resolution service. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to how services are delivered and how residents experience them.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
* Investigating Stage 2 complaints independently and making evidence-based recommendations.
* To participate effectively in the delivery of the wider Legal Services Partnership offer on such projects and case work as directed by either the Complaints Resolution Manager or Head of Legal Partnerships on behalf of the Southampton & Fareham Legal Services Partnership.
* Supporting the delivery of complaints training and learning across the organisation.
* Advising officers and managers on complaint handling best practice and compliance with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.
* Producing clear, professional reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
* To support the provision of advice and assistance, including assisting the Complaints
* Team Manager in delivering complaints training, monitoring and learning, as required to
* the Executive, Members and Officers of the organisation on all aspects of the organisation’s
* services, duties and responsibilities.
* Using complaints insight to drive service improvements and monitor implementation of learning.
* To advise and assist in the co-ordination and implementation of the organisation’s complaints
* policies and help ensure their full effectiveness:
– Monitor own/Complaints Resolution team’s caseload as directed by the Team
Manager to ensure compliance with timescales.
– Chase individual contributions.
– Produce statistical information and analyse trends and patterns.
– Produce correspondence, reports, guidance material and presentations under the
supervision and approval of the Team Manager.
Personal Requirements:
* Understands the principles of good complaint handling and the requirements of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.
* GCSE Maths & English
Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday – Friday
Pay: £17.18 per hour
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.