Placement Development Officer

We've got an exciting opportunity for a Placement Development Officer to join our brilliant Strategic Housing Service whose ambition is to deliver on the aims set out in our housing strategies. The service plays a key role in delivering our Housing Improvement Programme and is now also responsible for commissioning our homelessness supported accommodation and floating support provision., This Placement Development Officer role will provide a fantastic opportunity for the postholder to play an instrumental role in developing our approach to placing people who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness, into supported accommodation. Working collaboratively, they will play a leading role in the development of related pathways, systems and policy to ensure we are prioritising people appropriately and making coordinated, informed placements that best meet their needs.

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!, We are looking for someone who has knowledge of Gateshead's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and homelessness guidance/legislation as well as having experience of delivering projects where required outcomes and targets are achieved, who can formulate and implement plans of action. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including with our partners and contractors. You will have effective research and analytical skills and be able to identify problems and find solutions.

This is a really exciting time to join our Strategic Housing Service as we embark on a journey of change to deliver our wider Housing Improvement Programme and the postholder will play a significant role in improving outcomes for our residents, especially those who are most vulnerable.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary £37,938 to £40,476 pa
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.