The Role and About the Person you are looking for:
We are recruiting to a permanent position as a Senior Housing Advisor within our busy Housing Advice team.
You will work closely with 2 other Senior Housing Advisors managing a team of Housing Advisors and Homeless Prevention Officers.
We are looking for an experienced and pro-active housing professional with a detailed knowledge of homelessness legislation, landlord and tenant law, and current guidance on choice-based lettings schemes, along with experience of working in a housing options setting.
In addition, they will have:
Experience of line management, or an understanding of the general principles underpinning effective staff management.
The ability to make clear and consistent decisions and give direction on complex cases and issues.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Sound planning and organisational skills.
The ability to forge positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A proven track record as an effective team player.
An understanding of good customer service in a housing context with the potential to motivate others to deliver it.
Enhanced DBS check is required.
What we can offer:
Family friendly policies.
Agile and flexible working.
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years of continuous service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave purchasing scheme.
Access to the highly valued
Local Government Pension Scheme
(LGPS). Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme. A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods. Confidential advice and support via the
Employee Assistance Programme . Health and well-being programme. Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role. Subsidy for public transport. Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases. Staff reward and recognition framework. Hours:
This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday. Contract:
Permanent. Salary:
£40,476 - £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6). Location:
Central Cambridge/home working. More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about
Staff Pay and Benefits ,
Working for the Council , our
Values & Behaviours , or
Equality & Diversity in Recruitment . If you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656 or email dawn.hutchings.cambridge.gov.uk. Application Process: To see more on the role and how to apply please go to
Careers - Cambridge City Council
and search "our vacancies".
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Local Government Pension Scheme
(LGPS). Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme. A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods. Confidential advice and support via the
Employee Assistance Programme . Health and well-being programme. Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role. Subsidy for public transport. Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases. Staff reward and recognition framework. Hours:
This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday. Contract:
Permanent. Salary:
£40,476 - £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6). Location:
Central Cambridge/home working. More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about
Staff Pay and Benefits ,
Working for the Council , our
Values & Behaviours , or
Equality & Diversity in Recruitment . If you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656 or email dawn.hutchings.cambridge.gov.uk. Application Process: To see more on the role and how to apply please go to
Careers - Cambridge City Council
and search "our vacancies".
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