Housing Officer- Safe & Strong Communities - WMF3207e

Licensed sponsor Barrow in Furness Part-time Posted 1 hour ago

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Location: Barrow in Furness
Contract Type: Part-Time

About this opportunity

Join Our Housing Team – Housing Officer- Safe and Strong Communities

A role that truly changes lives

Following an exciting restructure of our Housing Team, we are delighted to offer several new opportunities — including this rewarding role within our Housing Landlord Service.

If you are someone who is proactive, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a real difference, and you enjoy working with and supporting customers, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

This role is part of the Safe and Strong Communities team with the Housing Landlord Service. The team deal with all aspects of tenancy management and support including enforcement and tenant engagement. The post holder will play a key in ensuring that anti-social behaviour and hate incidents are tackled effectively in partnership with appropriate agencies and other Council services. They will also play a key role in ensuring appropriate support and advice is provided to tenants (in conjunction with other agencies) around domestic abuse, safety of shared areas and to promote social, environmental and economic wellbeing.

 In this role, you will

Deliver a comprehensive customer-centred service to tenants to deal with all aspects of tenancy management and support to promote social, environmental and economic wellbeing.
Provide advice to Housing tenants to promote tenancy sustainment and tenant wellbeing, by being proactive in addressing anti-social behaviour and hate crime as well as other issues affecting neighbourhoods with social housing.
Liaise with internal colleagues, and external services to deliver solutions and remove barriers for the tenant to ensure resolutions are sustainable and to prevent the reoccurrence and escalation of arrears.
Represent the Council in taking the necessary legal action to tackle anti-social behaviour and hate crime including recovering possession where this is necessary. This includes preparing cases and completing the relevant paperwork for court in line with policy and the relevant protocols.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. You will be joining a flexible, supportive, and responsive Housing Team where we work collectively to deliver the best outcomes for our residents.

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking someone who is

An excellent communicator on all levels with a strong ability to listen and build effective and meaningful relationships, including developing partnerships with external agencies
Organised and can work to deadlines, prioritising workload to ensure these are met and work is completed effectively
Able to work well as part of a team and foster good working relationships both within and between teams
Possesses excellent IT skills and ability to use IT systems
Knowledgeable about housing services, particularly within social housing and the wider issues that impact on this
Experienced in providing tenancy support and promoting tenancy sustainment but also taking formal action against breaches when necessary
Experienced in working with vulnerable people with complex needs and able to demonstrate understanding and empathy in delivering a customer-focused service

Why Join Us?

Play a direct role in improving lives and strengthening communities
Work in a positive, supportive, and flexible environment
Help shape and grow an exciting and impactful service
Access opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team where your skills are valued, we’d be delighted to receive your application.

Whilst this post is based in Barrow, you must have the ability to travel efficiently around the Westmorland and Furness area to conduct visits and attend meetings.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification
Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.