About The Service
This scheme is only for people who are not currently in permanent employment.
The Housing trainee will be trained and mentored in the role of a Housing Officer.
You will gain experience in the proactive work carried out in the team to ensure that tenants and leaseholders comply with their tenancy or lease conditions, providing advice and guidance and where necessary to gather evidence and take appropriate action relating to breach of tenancy conditions, also tenant/ leaseholder disputes. Including assisting Lead Officer at court and evictions.
About the job
The Housing trainee will be trained and mentored in the role of a Housing Officer.
You will gain experience in the proactive work carried out in the team to ensure that tenants and leaseholders comply with their tenancy or lease conditions, providing advice and guidance and where necessary to gather evidence and take appropriate action relating to breach of tenancy conditions, also tenant/ leaseholder disputes. Including assisting Lead Officer at court and evictions.
What We Are Looking For From You
There are no formal qualification or experience requirements however the successful applicants will have good communication skills and the ability to adapt and learn quickly. A positive and customer focused attitude is essential as is the ability to work to targets and deadlines.
Knowledge of other languages, in particular Welsh, would be an advantage.
Experience of using IT systems would also be an advantage.
There are many different careers available within the council, offering good career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements. There is no guarantee of a job at the end of the 18 month training scheme; however those successfully completing the training will be given advice on how to apply for appropriate posts within the service.
Additional information
For an informal discussion please contact Fred Jones on 02920 234 246.
This salary is subject to the Living Wage Supplement that tops up the basic rate of pay to £9.90 per hour. The supplement will be reviewed every April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage Supplement.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
This post is suitable for post share.
This post is temporary for 18 months from the date of commencement.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please 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:
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