• Closing Date:Closing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
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  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
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  • GradeGrade:
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  • Directorate:
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  • About The Role

  • We are transforming our homeless service to improve homelessness prevention, reduce temporary accommodation and end street homelessness. 

    You will be passionate about delivering a professional customer centred high-quality housing service that consistently impresses our customers whilst enhancing our reputation. You will work effectively with the Assessment & Relief team to ensure that on a day to day basis there is an adequate supply of temporary accommodation available for those households that the housing service has a statutory housing duty to provide accommodation too. 

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact D[email protected].

    For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
     

    Candidate Profile

    • High level of educational attainment and evidence of continued personal development. Educated to a degree level is desirable.  

    • Working and up-to-date knowledge of Part VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, case law and Code of Guidance is desireable. 

    • Experience of shaping services and delivering change in an environment of change. 

    • Knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy and practice relating to homelessness in England, including expertise in how various accommodation options are developed, funded and delivered. 

    • Good knowledge and understanding of local government, key partners and stakeholders, their roles and interests and the operational and political context in which services are provided to people at risk of homelessness.

  • About Us

  • Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

    Our Offer to you

    We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

    Recruitment Information

    As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

    This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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