COMMUNITY ADVICE & SUPPORT OFFICER

£25,295 - £28,785

Are you an experienced Housing Options Officer open to a new challenge of working in a team of generic officers who;

• Deliver the housing options and homelessness service including applications processed under Part 7 Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Manage the housing waiting list
• Administer claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
• Use discretionary funding to ensure that homes are financially sustainable

We are looking for an experienced Benefits or Housing Options Advisor Officer to work to work as part of a team of officers to deliver the frontline housing options, homelessness and benefits service.

This is an opportunity to take your career in a new direction and to use your knowledge and skills to help deliver a service making a difference to people’s lives.

For an informal discussion about this key role, please call Andrew Odom, our Community Advice and Support Team Leader on 01788 533836.

You can view full details of this job via our website www.rugby.gov.uk , where you can also apply on-line.  If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.

Closing Date: 17 November 2019

Interview Date: 3 & 4 December 2019

RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER