Housing Assistant (Place)

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

We are seeking to appoint a Housing Assistant to work in the Strategic Asset Management Team to assist in the delivery of the Council’s housing management services.  In the role, the post holder will be involved in the day-to-day management of properties owned by the Council and in the delivery of new build housing projects within the Place team.

The role will be fundamental in the delivery of high-quality housing management services in all property related housing matters. You will be expected to support the void, new property and repair processes of the Housing Management Service to ensure it remains cost effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of tenants. This will include managing utilities, conducting property and estate inspections, stock condition surveys and inventories, collating property records and communicating effectively with tenants and landlords.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who will thrive in a busy and challenging environment where often no two days are the same.

Hartlepool Borough Council operates a Hybrid Working Policy which is a flexible working arrangement which allows you to split your working time between your workplace and an agreed remote working location such as your home.

For further information please contact Amy Waller, Principal Housing Officer (Place) on [phone removed] or at [email removed]

If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning [phone removed] or by sending an e-mail to [email removed]. 

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

PLEASE NOTE- All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.

Attachments

• 106457 Housing Assistant (Place) - JD.pdf
• 106457 Housing Assistant (Place) - PS.pdf
• Recruitment - Application Guidance.docx
• Benefits Infographic Oct 24.pdf
• Recruitment - GDPR.docx