Housing officer Work, Jobs in Biddenden, Ken (with Salaries)

Single Persons Homeless Officer
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Tenancy Sustainment Officer
Southern Housing —Sittingbourne
- £36,376 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Housing Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Sittingbourne
- £25.04 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Travel
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Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) Investigator
National Crime Agency —Gillingham
- £25.28 - £50.56 an hour
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
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Lead Private Sector Housing Manager
Canterbury City Council —Canterbury
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Street Scene Officer
Wealden District Council —Hailsham
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
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Owen Paulo Legal Ltd —Whitstable
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- Full-time
- English
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Customer Resolution ( Complaints) Manager
West Kent Housing Association —Sevenoaks
- £54,000 a year
- Hybrid work
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Support Officer
MHS Homes —Chatham
- £31,299 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Corporate Debt Officer
Medway Council —Chatham
- £32,378 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- IT
- Financial services
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Accounts Payable Officer
West Kent Housing Association —Sevenoaks
- £32,797 a year
- Hybrid work
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Senior Social Worker - Transitions
Medway Council —Chatham
- £47,435 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Housing Strategy and Customer Relations Apprentice
Medway Council —Gillingham
- £296 a week
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Single Persons Homeless Officer

Canterbury City Council -
Canterbury

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£36,291.51 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Pay rise

Qualifications

Negotiation

Full job description

An exciting opportunity to join the Rough Sleepers Initiative in Canterbury, Kent. We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic individual to support our clients in moving away from the streets into accommodation and preventing street homelessness where possible. If you have experience working with homeless and/or vulnerable adults in complex situations or are looking for a career development opportunity, this role is for you.

What’s in it for you?

Salary: £ 36,291.51
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance
Generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increases with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
We do not work on Bank Holidays
A fantastic local government pension scheme
Excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as covering your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, reduced train season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs

About the Single Persons Homeless Officer role:

This role supports clients in moving away from the streets into accommodation and preventing street homelessness.

Due to the nature of this role an enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Here’s what you’ll get up to:

You will provide comprehensive advice, information, and advocacy on all matters related to housing and supporting individuals to end their rough sleeping.

You will work within a small team, building fast and strong working relationships with clients and external partners.

You will complete a range of shifts including working late at night, early in the morning.

You will maintain a caseload of clients, offering them assertive, consistent ongoing guidance & support until they are in a position to move from the street into accommodation and/or other appropriate support services.

You will ensure that all options to prevent or relieve the homelessness of an applicant are explored and make decisions on homeless applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part VII and subsequent legislation where necessary.

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
Full-Time
Generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more.
Hybrid working: flexible, with a mix of on-site and remote work
Contract type: FIxed term (12 months)

About you, the ideal Single Persons Homeless Officer for the job:

Your knowledge

Must have working knowledge of the legal framework governing homelessness and allocations
Knowledge of the current housing market and the environment in which the local authority operates
Knowledge of local and national agencies who can assist our customers

Your experience

Experience of promptly assessing, planning, and completing actions with homeless and/or vulnerable adults in very complex situations

Your skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills both on the phone and face to face
Problem solving, influencing, and negotiating
Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people
Ability to manage, organise, and prioritise a demanding workload
Emotional resilience
Adaptable and flexible
Listening and questioning skills to establish facts
Ability to work with some autonomy as well as being an effective team player
Ability to form strong partnerships with external/internal agencies

So, if this Single Persons Homeless Officer job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Rough Sleepers Initiative team, please contact Lora McCourt by email [email protected]. Lora very much welcomes your email.

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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included, and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

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