Allocation Officer (Homelessness) - GLA14261

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Glasgow is seeking an Allocation Officer to support the Temporary Accommodation Allocation Team within Homelessness Services. The successful candidate will coordinate referrals for homeless accommodation and ensure allocations are made fairly. A working knowledge of homelessness legislation is desirable. This part-time permanent position is an opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the legislation and guidance of homelessness is desirable.
• Aware of the complex needs of service users and have an appreciation of relevant legislation and the Code of Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all referrals and risk assessments.
• Prepare management information on the supply and demand of temporary accommodation.
• Ensure that allocations are made in a fair and consistent manner.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate allocation decisions in accordance with legislation and guidance.

Job description

Overview

Role - Allocation Officer (Homelessness)

Location - GCHSCP, 2 Green Wynd, Glasgow, G40 2TD

Hours - 13.5 hrs working Thursday and Friday

Contract Status - Permanent

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

At Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), we aim to prevent homelessness, provide emergency support and help individuals secure long term accommodation. An opportunity has arisen for an Allocation Officer to support the Temporary Accommodation Allocation Team within Homelessness Services.

Allocation Officers work in a small team co-ordinating and prioritising referrals for homeless accommodation. You will work with a variety of agencies and make decisions on all aspects of allocations using sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all referrals and risk assessments
• Prepare management information on the supply and demand of temporary accommodation
• Ensure that allocations are made in a fair and consistent manner
• Work with colleagues to coordinate allocation decisions in accordance with legislation and guidance

Qualifications and requirements

• Working knowledge of the legislation and guidance of homelessness is desirable
• Aware of the complex needs of service users and have an appreciation of relevant legislation and the Code of Guidance
• Interviews will likely take place week commencing 6th October

Additional information

• These roles are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
• For more information about the role before applying, contact: Sarice Ashcroft, Service Co-ordinator, on 0141 287 2478 or by email: [e-mail]
• Working for us! For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service
• Application Packs: The following alternative application packs can be requested in other formats (Braille, Audio, and other languages). To request, please phone [phone]. Packs will be posted out to you 2nd class within 3 working days of your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure you have time to complete your application form and return it to us.
• Further Information: Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. See GCC Job Evaluation.