Housing Triage Assistant
18.5 hours per week (to be worked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings) 
£12,996 - £15,030 per annum (FTE £25,992 - £30,060).  (Career Graded role with the opportunity to progress through the career grade structure)

Acting as the first point of contact for customers who contact our housing service at risk of homelessness, you will be responsible for processing approaches as part of our triage service, providing initial advice on housing options and determining eligibility and homelessness. Signposting customers to other organisations, making referrals to officers in the team and proactively working to reduce the risk of homelessness are also key elements of the role.

In addition to the triage role, the post holder will be expected to undertake additional Housing Assistant duties and work flexibly alongside other team members to ensure that a professional and timely service is delivered to our customers. 

The post will cover both our Malvern and Wychavon districts.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Be customer focused and dedicated to providing an excellent and timely service
• Have the ability to advise and assist customers on all aspects of housing 
• Plan and prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
• Be able to work closely with other members of the team and offer support in fulfilling tasks which ensure optimum service delivery
• Have a tactful and diplomatic approach in all situations
• Have the ability to communicate relevant information in writing, face to face and by telephone to customers and to maintain accurate, up to date records
• Be computer literate with the ability to utilise a range of software packages
• Good educational background with numeracy and literacy skills            
• Previous experience in a Housing or similar related field
• Housing qualification or a similar related field
• Computer skills: Microsoft Window Packages and Housing related computer systems
• To have a sound working knowledge of housing legislation and guidance 

The successful postholder will also be required to apply for a basic DBS check.

What We Offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find.  So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Williams – Senior Housing Options Advisor Tel: 01386 565202, Email: lisa.williams@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024 

Interview Date: Friday 13 December 2024 

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised

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