Social Lettings Officer – Specialist Rough Sleepers Team

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months)

Working Hours: 37

Worker Type: Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in office per week following completion of induction and probation - subject to service needs)

Salary: £31,586 - £34,314 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

At Nottingham City Council, we have an unwavering commitment to providing our community with secure and sustainable housing options. As a Social Lettings Officer, your primary objectives will be to enhance accessibility to private sector housing options and play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness. You will be at the forefront of early intervention efforts, offering crucial support to individuals and families facing housing challenges. Your dedication to fostering sustainable housing solutions will make a lasting impact on the well-being of our community.

In this dynamic role, you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Your responsibilities will extend to developing and implementing strategies to improve housing options, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe and sustainable accommodation.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in housing accessibility and homelessness prevention, we invite you to be part of our team. Join us in creating a community where safe and sustainable housing is a reality for all.

Key priorities for the postholder will include:

• Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector
• Ability to visit and assess property for design, space, and location for suitability
• Experience in working with individuals who are rough sleeping and a good understanding of the complexity of needs faced by this cohort
• The ability to visit and inspect properties to identify issues relating to hazards, safety standards, and disrepair; making recommendations for remedial action to be taken
• Commitment to providing a high-quality customer-focused service

When applying, candidates should provide a written statement along with their CV outlining their key skills and experiences in the priorities outlined above.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sam Barker, Private Rented Sector Housing Manager, by email at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 24 April 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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