Housing Solutions Specialist - Move-On & Support

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent pensions

Staff networks

Flexible working

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing / EAP

Staff Lottery

Travel and car parking schemes

Training and development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council seeks a dedicated Housing Solutions Officer for its Housing Solutions team in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on making statutory housing decisions and supporting applicants from interim accommodation to long-term housing, with a proactive and creative approach.

The successful candidate will work with diverse services, visit accommodation placements, assist with viewings and funding applications, and uphold the council values.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing solutions and statutory housing decisions.
• Ability to work with individuals, couples and families in interim accommodation to enable timely move to long-term housing.
• Creative and innovative approach to supporting applicants requiring move-on support.
• Commitment to Our Values and ability to collaborate with multiple services.

Responsibilities

• Make statutory decisions in line with relevant legislation for move to long-term accommodation.
• Explore all suitable housing options and identify barriers and actions required.
• Support move-on for applicants with move-on housing needs.
• Visit temporary accommodation placements and assist with property viewings and funding applications.
• Record information accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, applicants and stakeholders.
• Work Monday to Friday in Housing Solutions with flexible blended options.

Job description

Middlesbrough Council seeks a dedicated Housing Solutions Officer for its Housing Solutions team in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The role focuses on making statutory housing decisions and supporting applicants from interim accommodation to long-term housing, with a proactive and creative approach.

The successful candidate will work with diverse services, visit accommodation placements, assist with viewings and funding applications, and uphold the council values.