Private Housing Services, delivering specialist services in Brent  

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team in providing a high quality; customer focussed front-line service facilitating housing grants to residents who are elderly, vulnerable or have disabilities. We are seeking to appoint a Housing Advisor to work across our grants programme and services.

This is a multi-disciplinary role within the Private Housing Services Grants Team, focussing on the provision of discretionary adaptation or repairs grants and mandatory disabled adaptation grants.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload and be required to carry out visits to the homes of vulnerable residents to provide assistance with their grant application.  They will be responsible for verifying eligibility for the various grant schemes, the accurate completion of application forms, calculating grants and processing invoices for payment.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently using there own initiative in relation to interpretation and implementation of Housing Acts, other associated legislative powers as they relate to grant aid, providing information and advice on all aspects of our specialised schemes. They will also be working as part of a wider team and have a support function within the Grants Team.

Attention to detail and the ability to accurately record information is essential as well as the ability to communicate with customers, their representatives and our internal and external partners.

The Person

Are you customer focussed?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and accuracy?

Have you got the ability to work effectively both on your and within a team? 

Do you possess excellent oral and written communication skills?

Are you able to effectively prioritise your own work load and work to deadlines?If so we welcome your application!

Closing Date:5 May 2019 (23:00)

Assessment & Interview Date: TBC

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council.

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

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