Do want to make a difference to housing on the Island?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Homeless Reduction Officer to join our caring, dynamic, and knowledgeable housing team.
This role is integral to ensuring the council meets its duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (HRA) and you will preferably have proven experience and knowledge of welfare rights and associated legislation.
You will be expected to be able to make evidenced and informed statutory homeless determinations under the HRA and understand the duties that this entails. Integral to this will be the ability to offer advice, guidance, support, and advocacy on all aspects of housing needs.
The successful candidate will:
Have proven experience of working in a housing advice or homeless environment or be able to demonstrate that you have transferable skills, knowledge, and passion for the role.
Able to manage a caseload and will be committed to understanding the multiple complexities that can have an impact on homelessness.
Have excellent communication, assessment and relationship building skills.
The ability to work closely with colleagues and other services building upon existing relationships with wider partners.
If you feel that you could thrive in this exciting opportunity to shape housing delivery on the Island and bring essential skills that will allow our team to flourish and achieve our goals then take advantage of this unique opportunity by applying today, we will look forward to hearing from you!
PLEASE NOTE: Out of Hours Standby and Call Out
You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as and when requested by management. Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document.
Please click here to view the Isle of Wight Council’s Care Close to Home Strategy.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 29th October 2024