Locality Response Officer - REQ03232 - 399682

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC9

£34,187 - £39,603 (Plus Contractual Allowances)

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland's largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a proactive approach to work who is committed to providing a front line service to our tenants and enjoys working as part of a team to meet this varied and fulfilling role.

Based within the Coatbridge Locality, you will supervise a team of Estate Officers, maintain staff rotas and ensure continuity of our excellent service to tenants and residents, responding to emergency situations as required.

The Locality Response Officer reports directly to the Housing Co-ordinator and will be responsible for assisting with service provision in relations to estate services, temporary homeless accommodation and tower and concierge services with a locality.

You will be required to respond to any emergency situations out with office hours as requested by the line manager or by out of hours officers, and to ensure that staff are mobilised to assist with any emergency.

An SVQ3, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is essential with an extended period of work experience in a housing or security environment.

You should have experience of dealing with the public, supervisory skills and be self-motivated with a professional approach to work.

Experience of working with community groups, knowledge of CCTV systems and training in customer care and health and safety are desirable.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

4 on, 4 off - day/night shift pattern

Day shift 7am - 7pm

Night shift 7pm - 7am

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity.

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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***