Three opportunities have arisen to work within the Housing Solutions team at the City of Lincoln Council, as a Homelessness Officer.
In this role, you will work proactively with individuals and families to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures set out for you to conduct your role effectively.
The postholder will work with a combination of remote and office-based working, with the occasional external visit.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide an efficient and effective service to families and individuals who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
- Advise and assist in the administration of the Housing Register.
- Effectively manage a caseload of housing advice and homelessness prevention cases.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Working knowledge of homelessness legislation.
- Ability to determine priorities and work to deadlines.
- Ability to work and think creatively.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office proficiently
- Ability to handle conflict and manage relationships effectively.
- Ability to successfully negotiate.
Benefits we offer:
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
For an informal discussion, please contact Sophie Elley (Homelessness Team Leader) on [email protected]
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
