Job Description

About us

English: The Housing Solutions Service: This post is situated within the Housing


Solutions Team, its main functions are to support a team to maximise the


use of the private rented sector, thereby increasing the housing options


available for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness


whilst managing the Council's temporary accommodation stock ensuring


compliance of both clients and landlords.

Ambitious

- Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

- Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

- Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

- Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

English: Pay Details: Grade 5 SCP 8 - 12. 26,824 to 28,5981 per annum


pro rata




Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday




Main Place of Work: Civic Office, Barry and other locations in the Vale of


Glamorgan as required to undertake the post including hybrid working.




Description: To enhance positive and pro-active relationships with
existing and prospective private landlord partners and letting agents in


order to maintain and increase supply of Private Rented housing


available to the Council. To maintain a register of suitable temporary


accommodation available to the Council to use as emergency housing

About you

English:


Experience of working in housing in the voluntary, statutory or private

sector


+ Experience of letting or managing tenancies in the private rented orsocial housing sector


+ Experience of supporting customers with financial difficulties.
+ Experience of liaising with statutory, non-statutory and voluntaryagencies


+ Knowledge of homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law.
+ A general knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a sociallandlord;


+ Knowledge of the private rented sector, especially around AssuredShorthold Tenancies.


+ Knowledge and understanding of the welfare benefits system
+ An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
+ Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional information

For Further Information, contact:

Ian Jones


Housing Solutions Manager


Housing Services


(01446) 709467

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Job Reference: EHS00742