Housing Officer, Pullar House, Perth - Internal

Job Description

Housing Officer - PKC12199
£31,984 - £35,100
Pullar House, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

Do you enjoy working with people?  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person.

This is a Housing Officer role within the Mobile Team based in Pullar House, Perth.

You will work as part of a small team and will report to and support the Team Leader in providing a comprehensive housing garage site and lock up management service, to tenants and residents in your area.

You will ensure that all sites are in a good state of repair and the land and stock is being used to the best advantage of the local community, you will provide accurate and relevant advice and guidance to help tenants to manage and sustain their tenancies.

The services you will provide in your area include estate management, rent accounting and arrears control, tenancy management, garage site, block & chain and lock up advice, assistance and information. 

You must have the ability to support service delivery by undertaking a range of specialist tasks and activities to ensure effective delivery of services.

You will have knowledge and understanding of financial processes and transactions to process data and undertake a wide range of financial activities and ensure others follow the correct processes, procedures and regulations.

You will help to create vibrant, attractive, safe and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities. 

Candidates should ideally hold a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3/4 Certificate/Diploma in Housing Practice or relevant equivalent; have experience of working in housing and or related environment; be computer literate with proven IT skills.

You must hold a clean current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use to undertake this role.

You will work Monday to Friday from 8.45am-5pm but will participate in a flexi scheme.

Other benefits of working for Perth and Kinross Council can be found via the following link- https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/14157/Jobs-and-careers 

Requirements

Candidates should ideally hold a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3/4 Certificate/Diploma in Housing Practice or relevant equivalent; have experience of working in housing and or related environment and be computer literate with proven IT skills.

You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

You will bring a positive energy; embrace change and work with the business to ensure optimum service is always provided.

You will have the ability to understand basic relevant legislation.

The successful candidate should hold the following behaviours, skills and attitudes:

• Sensitivity and empathy.
• Organisational skills to plan, prioritise and schedule activities in advance for self and others.
• Digital skills to operate, organise and maintain relevant systems and equipment ensuring the  integrity of data, appropriate security, access and housekeeping.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• A customer-first approach to work.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Leadership skills.
• The ability to adapt to different situations.
• Self-motivation and tenacity.
• Problem-solving skills.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Nicola Muirhead, Team Leader on 01738 474542.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.