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Private Rented Project Officer

Employer
Wyre Forest District Council
Location
Wyre Forest House
Salary
£23763 to £25354
Closing date
16 Apr 2020
Reference
WFDC000000247

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Housing
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time, Part-Time

Job Details

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This role when look to boost access to the private rented sector for those at risk of homelessness by developing a social letting agency and providing support to landlords and tenants.

To coordinate and lead on developing a social letting agency in Wyre Forest and provide on-going management to properties within the agency. To provide tenancy support and pre-tenancy training to applicants, including those with complex needs to support them access and sustain accommodation. To support the development of a Private Sector Leasing scheme to increase the supply of accommodation in Wyre Forest available to single homeless applicants. To support and assist in the implementation of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 through assisting applicants to access the private rented sector along with the Private Sector Liaison Officer.

HNC or above qualification or A levels A minimum of 2 years related work experience in a customer facing environment. GCSEs Maths and English (A-C) IT literate to a good standard including email, spread sheets and databases Knowledge or experience of working in the private rented sector.

Fixed term post for 12 months.

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Working for us:

Join our team and you’ll be part of an evolving of council. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to its colleagues, but to the lives of those who live, work and visit our district. We are transforming and finding new more efficient trusted ways of working and all of our colleagues have a part to play.

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for Wyre Forest District Council has some great benefits.  We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. Hybrid working is part of our culture.

We feel it is necessary to have a diverse workforce and focus on making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community. Positions at all levels contribute to the district’s wellbeing and smooth-running.

If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

Our Vision:

"A safe, vibrant and clean place to live, work and visit."

Our Values:

Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do.  We will:

  • Be honest
  • Invest in our workforce
  • Be supportive

Our Priorities:

Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:

  • Economic growth and regeneration
  • Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
  • A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit

What you can expect:

At Wyre Forest District Council we rely on good people to perform well within a challenging social and economic environment, and we will reward them accordingly.  Working for us you can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements, and mobile and flexible working options.

Our locations:

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To find out more:

To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01562 732721
Location
Wyre Forest District Council
Wyre Forest House
Finepoint Way
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7WF
United Kingdom

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