Housing Choice Advisor

Assess housing applications in line with the Council's housing allocation policy and the Housing Act. Provide a frontline housing service including housing advice. To review assessments considering changes in circumstances. Provide assistance, identifying vulnerabilities and signposting for support. Support the wider team with administrative tasks as necessary. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of current legislation and good practice in relation to housing.

Proven experience giving housing advice to the public. Able to work in line with policy, procedure, and legislation. Excellent communication skills including tact, diplomacy, empathy, and patience Proficient in Microsoft Office. Able to work well as part of a team. Organised and able to work well to deadlines.

Temporary - up to 11 months 37 Hours per week NS6 £24,702 - £25,979 per annum (Pay Award Pending) We are seeking a customer focussed individual with experience of providing housing advice to join our team in a temporary maternity cover role. What we can offer the successful candidate: Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme Flexi scheme and hybrid working A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service A whole host of family-friendly benefits 1 days' paid volunteering leave Lifestyle benefits platform A funded health cash plan Free car parking

• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district. You will also be working with a great team, dedicated to delivering effective services.