London Borough of Bexley • Bexleyheath, Kent
About this role
This is an ideal role for a tenacious person, who is passionate about making a difference for residents. The post holder will support Rough Sleepers into settled private rented accommodation, and other suitable properties.
You will ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective applicants, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is appropriate for the clients.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
This is a 12 month, fixed term role, with the potential for extension, subject to business need. The role is mainly front facing with residents , with limited home working and some days in the office, according to business need.
Candidate Profile
You will be able to work under pressure and manage a busy workload, able to prioritise and organise your work so that customer care is never compromised.
Work flexibly and provide occasional out of hours visit in conjunction with outreach service, at least once a week.
Case coordinate in a multi-agency environment ensuring clients are signposted and able to access support from relevant services.
A full valid driving licence is essential, and you must have access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
Candidates who have applied for this position within the last 6 months need not reapply.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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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 Disability Confident.