Relief Accommodation Officer - DEE05746

Dundee City Council, Dundee

Relief Accommodation Officer - DEE05746

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Dundee City Council, Dundee

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0caf6e05e685493e982db1ca8afcdcb5

Full Job Description

This position is on a relief basis to assist in efficient service delivery of the Housing Options service. The post is a minimum of 20 hours per (averaged over a month) working in supervised accommodation units to cover sickness and holidays for full time staff and in providing administrative support for all temporary accommodation, including completion of forms, such as Housing Benefit, occupancy agreements and help in arranging people moving on to settled accommodation.

The hours are flexible due to the nature of the post and the minimum needs of the service. This will ensure the reduction of staff overtime costs within the supervised units, reduce void times and rent arrears in all forms of DCC temporary accommodation.You will have an experience of working with homeless clients or who require additional support.

You will have good communication skills, verbal and written and be empathetic/sympathetic. You will have IT skills. You will have ability to work alone and unsupervised.

You will be able to work shifts (including weekends and sleepovers) and be able to work at short notice.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Check is required.