Housing Casework Advisor

The post holder is responsible for providing housing advice, helping prevent homelessness and acting to ensure that the City Council fulfils its legal requirements with regard to the provision of advice and assistance to Citizens in housing need. This will include; intervening on behalf of people facing homelessness, and advocating to prevent homelessness occurring and undertaking inquiries under the Housing Act 1996 VII ( as amended)

· A commitment to providing a high quality customer focussed service · An ability to communicate complex issues on a face to face basis demonstrating tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and customer care · Good working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector · General knowledge of safeguarding · An understanding of why it's important to consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do. This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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