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Housing & Welfare Officer
Job summary
A recruitment agency is seeking a Housing and Welfare Officer for a temporary position in Walsall. The successful candidate will provide support on housing and welfare matters while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Essential qualifications include previous experience in housing services and strong communication skills. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days in the office, paying £25 per hour.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in housing, welfare, or benefits-related services is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure.
- Knowledge of housing legislation and welfare policy required.
- IT literate with good organisational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support on housing and welfare issues.
- Assist service users with applications and tenancy-related matters.
- Liaise with teams and landlords to resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
- Maintain accurate records as per data protection standards.
Skills
Job Title: Housing and Welfare Officer
Location: Walsall (Hybrid - 2 days per week office duty)
Duration: 3 months
Hours: 37 per week
Rate: £25 per hour (umbrella)
IR35: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Housing and Welfare Officer to join Walsall Council on a temporary assignment. This is a vital role supporting residents with housing, welfare and benefits-related matters, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and with empathy.
- Provide advice and support on housing and welfare issues.
- Assist service users with applications, assessments, and tenancy-related matters.
- Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and landlords to resolve issues effectively.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
- Maintain accurate records and case notes in line with data protection standards.
- Previous experience in housing, welfare, or benefits-related services is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure.
- Knowledge of housing legislation and welfare policy.
- IT literate with good organisational skills.
- Selection will take place via interview (Face-to-Face or MS Teams).
- Please ensure CVs are unbranded before submission.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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