Your new company
Our vision is to make a positive difference to residents' lives and our environment. We do this through our values which are:

• seeking continuous improvement of our high performing services
• listening to and learning from our residents and caring for them
• adapting to new ways of working and refreshed priorities whilst recognising the pressure on resources

Your new role
Monday - Friday (option for 1 day working at home)
08:30-17:00
This is a 5 month FTC

Providing the right home to the right person.
To provide a customer focused housing options and advice service, preventing and relieving homelessness wherever possible as a priority in line with Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 legislation.
What you'll need to succeed

• An understanding of current issues in local government.
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• An understanding of the Devon Home Choice system.
• Awareness of the local housing market and housing providers.
• Knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be innovative and creative when identifying ways to prevent homelessness.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and letters etc.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, oral and written.
• Competent with ICT packages including Microsoft Office.

What you'll get in return

• Support of a dedicated Hays consultant
• Free training and development
• Onsite training by the site manager
• Pension contributions of up to 3%
• CV writing
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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