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The Void Assistant is responsible through the Executive Manager, for supporting the provision of an effective Homeless duty service, coordinating the turnover of accommodation, and assisting with the tenancy management of all Shetland Islands Council’s housing stock.

The Void Assistant is responsible for all day-to-day work associated with the management of temporary accommodation, reporting to the Senior Housing Officer.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is G
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ruby Whelan, Team Leader, on 01595744378 or email Ruby.Whelan2@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here