Housing Solutions Specialist — Flexible & Growth

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent pensions

Flexible working

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing portal

Staff Lottery

Travel and car parking schemes

Training and development opportunities

Fantastic career opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Housing Solutions team in a permanent role in Middlesbrough. You will decide statutory housing options, visit temporary accommodations, assist with viewings and funding applications, and maintain accurate records.

The role offers development opportunities and a blended working environment (home and office where appropriate). Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to our values and collaboration with multiple services,

Responsibilities

• Make statutory decisions in line with the relevant legislation whilst working with individuals, couples, and families who are placed in interim and temporary accommodation to facilitate their move into long term accommodation in a timely manner.
• Take a proactive approach to ensure all suitable housing options are explored. Identifying potential barriers and what actions are required to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Be creative and innovative in your approach to supporting applicants who require move on support.
• Work as part of the wider Housing Solutions team, completing visits to temporary accommodation placements, supporting applicants to property viewings also support with funding applications.
• Record information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, applicants and stakeholders.
• Be part of a service that provides housing advice and support, Monday to Friday.

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a motivated individual to join the Housing Solutions team in a permanent role in Middlesbrough. You will decide statutory housing options, visit temporary accommodations, assist with viewings and funding applications, and maintain accurate records.

The role offers development opportunities and a blended working environment (home and office where appropriate). Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to our values and collaboration with multiple services,