Housing Officer - Housing Management Team - 8 North Ness - SIC08274
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Overview
Do you want to make a real difference to people in your local community? Do you have excellent communication and organisation skills, with an ability to problem solve and work well under pressure? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated individual to join our Housing Services Team. In a challenging and varied role, you will provide effective housing management and allocation service for all Shetland Islands Council’s housing stock and for the provision of services to homeless people.
Responsibilities
* Undertake all required work in relation to tenancy management, homelessness, application management and tenant participation.
* Carry out comprehensive assessments of housing need and provide housing advice and information across all tenures to a wide variety of audiences.
* Work with independence and as part of a team; maintain professional approach and customer focus; understand diverse cultural backgrounds and establish rapport with clients.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience in Housing Management or related discipline (e.g., Health Service, Social Work, Community Work; other front line public service).
* Ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice; willingness to relocate as required.
Career and salary information
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, a career development opportunity. The Council supports the successful candidate to obtain the skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where a qualification is required, it will be fully funded by the Council. The grade is H/I; salary includes Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata). Temporary full-time post for 37 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year. Temporary contract for approximately 12 months (maternity cover). Relocation package does not apply. Interview expenses paid from within Shetland. Flexible working can be discussed.
How to apply / Additional information
Post based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick. For further details contact George Martin, Team Leader, Tel 01595 744371, Email george.martin@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents online application, call 01595 744032.
About Shetland
Information about Shetland and Living and working in Shetland: Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles with a rich culture and dynamic society. The Islands offer opportunities and a good work/life balance.
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