Housing Options Officer (83241)
Permanent

83241

Department of Place

Housing Options Service

 

Housing Options Officer

SO1/SO2 £25,951 - £30,153 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)

2 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 18.5 hours per week

Established

Based at Argus Chambers, Britannia House

 

 

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

 

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

 

 

The Housing Options Service is responsible for discharging Bradford Council’s statutory duties towards customers in housing need.  We are looking for dynamic staff who can work in a busy, front-line environment, with a large team.  The role involves working with vulnerable customers, preventing their homelessness and achieving sustainable long term outcomes.

 

We are looking for staff with a minimum of 3 years practical work experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.  You will have carried out homelessness assessments under S184 (Part VII, HA1996) applying relevant Legislation, Case Law and the Homelessness Code of Guidance 1996. Your education will include at least NVQ Level 4 standard in a relevant discipline such as Housing, Housing Advice, Social Sciences or 5 years experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance

 

For further information regarding this post please contact Julie Tetlaw on 01274 436627 or email julie.tetlaw@bradford.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: 9th November 2017

 

Please find Job Profile attached:  Housing Options Officer JP.doc

ID Ref. No.
83241
 

Department of Place

Housing Options Service

 

Housing Options Officer

SO1/SO2 £25,951 - £30,153 pa (Pro rata for Part Time Posts)

2 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 18.5 hours per week

Established

Based at Argus Chambers, Britannia House

 

 

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

 

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

 

 

The Housing Options Service is responsible for discharging Bradford Council’s statutory duties towards customers in housing need.  We are looking for dynamic staff who can work in a busy, front-line environment, with a large team.  The role involves working with vulnerable customers, preventing their homelessness and achieving sustainable long term outcomes.

 

We are looking for staff with a minimum of 3 years practical work experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.  You will have carried out homelessness assessments under S184 (Part VII, HA1996) applying relevant Legislation, Case Law and the Homelessness Code of Guidance 1996. Your education will include at least NVQ Level 4 standard in a relevant discipline such as Housing, Housing Advice, Social Sciences or 5 years experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance

 

For further information regarding this post please contact Julie Tetlaw on 01274 436627 or email julie.tetlaw@bradford.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: 9th November 2017

 

Please find Job Profile attached:  Housing Options Officer JP.doc