Job Description
Housing & Welfare Officer
Walsall
Contract
£18.36 per hour PAYE
Our client is looking for an experienced Housing and Welfare Officer
3 days in the office.
Some site visits so access to a vehicle and driving licence ideally.
- To provide a highly specialised Housing and Welfare service an all matters relating to Housing, Housing rights in accordance with the homelessness legislation, income maximisation, promotion of welfare benefits, protection of welfare rights and the delivery of increased prosperity and wellbeing to customers across the borough in accordance with Council policy, procedure and objectives.
- To support the delivery of joint working and externally funded projects and initiatives within the service and with other partner agencies/stakeholders.
- To represent customers in Tribunals and/or Court Hearings in relation to Housing and Welfare matters.
- To deliver a progressive and responsive service to customers, partners and stakeholders.
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Proven experience of working in line with Housing Legislation, Welfare Benefits, Housing and Council Tax benefit, money management, regulations and working practises.
Proven experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven experience of working with others to people to deliver service improvement
Influencing - Using influence to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders both internally and externally.
Making Things Happen - Getting around blocks and barriers, to co-ordinate, plan prioritise workloads and consistently work to deadlines and measures.
Getting the Message Across - Making effective presentations to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding and meaning.
Focusing on achievement and delivery Working flexibly to meet the needs of the customer and service demands with a focus on delivery and outcomes.
Building Confidence in others - Being supportive but clear, building belief in others of success and potential success.
Thinking Analytically - Creating and using concepts to explain and interpret situations, linking pieces of information together, creating a rich pool of ideas and a visionary approach
Is politically aware and understands how the organisation works.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
