Homeless Officer

October 14, 2024

Chelmsford City Council

Chelmsford

OTHER & FULL TIME

Salary

£34,959 to £38,052 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent with Hybrid Working and Flexible Approach benefits

Date posted

14/10/2024

Job reference

REQ00002474

Chelmsford City Council’s Strategic Housing Service is recruiting a Homeless Officer to join our busy Homeless Team, working with people to prevent homelessness where possible and make decisions as to the Council’s duties under the homelessness legislation.

The successful applicant will have the skills necessary to communicate with people experiencing homelessness and those with complex needs. Experience of working in the housing sector and knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance is essential to be successful. This is a challenging role but one that is also very rewarding, knowing that you are working with others to make a real difference to help those in difficult situations.

The base for working is the Council’s Civic Centre offices but flexible working including working from home is available.

The position is available on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 11th November.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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