Domestic Abuse Lead - 22.2 hours

Application Deadline: 1 November 2024

Department: Adults & Community Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £29,269 - £32,076 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this job is for you. We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there's always something new and interesting happening.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Domestic Abuse Lead Housing Officer. An increasing number of people are finding themselves at risk of homelessness, often through no fault of their own. We recognise the need to develop our service in response to increased demand and are committed to developing creative and innovative ways to prevent and relieve homelessness.

Based in the Housing Options Team, you will be an initial point of contact for those at risk of imminent homelessness. The key aim of the role is to prevent and relieve homelessness by advising clients of their tenancy rights, negotiate with landlords and agents, as well as brokering alternative arrangements.

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of working within a challenging frontline housing service or people with transferable skills, particularly in customers service settings. You will be an excellent communicator, a team player who can adhere to our core values and behaviours and have strong case management skills.

In return, you can expect amazing benefits including a pension scheme, annual increments (subject to performance reviews), employee discount scheme, parking permit allowing parking in Council car parks for £1 per day, flexible hybrid working, generous annual leave and continual professional development.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/domestic-abuse-lead/

This position is for a fixed term of 23 months from the start date.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

For an informal chat please contact Lisa Russel on 01803 208771 or [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 04th November 2024.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant Homeless, Housing and Health legislation to ensure that statutory duties are maintained.
  

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of case management and the appropriate provision of information to external agencies to ensure safeguarding and data breaches do not occur.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant training undertaken in subject area e.g. illegal eviction, prevention of homelessness etc.