Rehousing Pathway Officer– Ref: RPO

12 month temporary contract

Salary £30,687.80 pa

Are you looking for your next career move?  Broxbourne Borough Council’s Housing Advice Service is recruiting for a professional and enthusiastic person to join its ambitious and innovative Housing Options Team. You would be working with a dedicated team supporting those who are homeless to secure settled accommodation and move on from temporary accommodation. The role is interesting and varied and involves case management and the ability to work collaboratively with other partner agencies using your own initiative.

If you are interested in applying you will be a highly motivated person with a genuine interest in helping people and have experience of working in a customer facing role. Excellent verbal communication skills in fluent English are essential, as this role requires having sensitive conversations and managing customer expectations effectively. Good written and analytical skills are equally important, therefore a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math’s is fundamental. A full driving license is also required as visits to clients in the community will be part of the role.

For discussion prior to application, please contact Katy Leman katy.leman@broxbourne.gov.uk

 This role requires a disclosure and barring service check as it is working with children or vulnerable clients.

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER).

The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

Application forms must be submitted online by 28/03/2023 quoting the above reference.

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk