ADMIN OFFICER Cardiff, Wales
Job description
About The Service
Housing Options provides advice and assistance under the Council’s corporate duty to help clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The service provides assistance to vulnerable people when they are in greatest need.
About the job
The post holder will be expected to provide comprehensive administrative support in order to assist the work of the Homeless Service in Cardiff. This includes updating the homeless register, and providing a first point of contact response for those who are in housing need.
What We Are Looking For From You
Experience of working with the public, in a housing related environment will be an advantage. You will need the skills to cope under pressure in a busy and challenging environment.
Additional information
The post is temporary until 31/03/2024. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. This vacancy is suitable for post share. This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement which is reviewed annually. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview or for an informal conversation about the post process please contact Denise Wheten, Homeless Assessment Manager on 029 20 570690/00791323266. We note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- - Application Guidance - Applying for jobs with us - Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- - Employee Charter - Recruitment of Ex-Offenders - Privacy Notice
Job Reference: PEO03252
