Senior Housing Options Officer

Are you committed to helping some of the most vulnerable members of the community? Do you have experience of managing a housing register and statutory procedures? We are looking for an innovative, experienced Senior Housing Officer to join our Housing Options, Homeless and Resettlement team.
What we need from you…..
Experience of supervising a front line Housing Options Team and delivering a quality housing options, homeless and resettlement service
In-depth knowledge of Government Legislation and statutory procedures
Experience of supervising a team in either a local authority or housing organisation
Experience of developing Partnership relationships and of working in a multi-disciplinary way
Experience of service development
Who you are…..
Organised, creativeand flexible in your approach
Able to effectively manage cases and assess risk
Good IT skills, able to keep records updated and provide regular service performance.
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Committed to developing strong working relationships internally and externally
You will support and work alongside the Team Manager in representing Housing at meetings both internally and externally along with having experience of chairing meetings.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
Interviews for this post will be held w/c 6th May 2024. Exact details to be confirmed.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.
Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.
As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
If you have any queries about this role please contact Heidi Coleman, Housing Options, Homelessness and Resettlement Team Manager at
##### 07815 657 696 or Ali Morgan, Head of Prevention and Assurance email: #####.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at #####
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How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies.
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Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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