Housing Officer - Temporary Accommodation (Flexible)

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service is seeking a Housing Officer to join the Housing and Homelessness team. This 36-hour-per-week role under the North East Locality Office provides housing management services, information, assessment and advice to tenants, homeless customers and other residents, with coordination of other housing and support services.

You will work to current legislation and best practice, collaborate with statutory bodies and partners, and put

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management or social welfare is desirable.
• Knowledge of PVG checks and safeguarding is preferred.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing management services to tenants and homeless customers.
• Coordinate housing and support services with partner organisations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council's Temporary Accommodation Service is seeking a Housing Officer to join the Housing and Homelessness team. This 36-hour-per-week role under the North East Locality Office provides housing management services, information, assessment and advice to tenants, homeless customers and other residents, with coordination of other housing and support services.

You will work to current legislation and best practice, collaborate with statutory bodies and partners, and put