Housing Options Advisor - Cmb2687i
at Cumberland Council Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Leader UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition Gold
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- Internal Applicants Only* Salary: £35,570 to £36,581 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Whitehaven Contract: Permanent About This Opportunity Working with households who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, you will offer advice and assistance to resolve their housing solutions, as well as making statutory decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This will often be complex situations involving multiple health and welfare issues. Who We're Looking For We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role. DBS Checks This role requires an Enhanced DBS. Guaranteed Interviews We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets). If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more. Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments Contact For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Gemma Coward by email at Gemma.Coward@cumberland.gov.uk Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 1st October 2026
- Interview date:Week of the 5th October Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed. Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
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