Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30
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Project Description
This service is designed so that private sector landlords or agents acting on their behalf, have access to a service where they can refer their tenants for support. The service will intervene to prevent a need for statutory intervention by the Housing department and work closely with Bridgend County Borough Council in providing support and housing management for their leased properties.
Purpose of Role
To be the face and access point into the service and develop & maintain relationships with landlords, agents and tenants. Providing personalised, psychologically informed support to Service Users on their tenancy issues and to signpost to relevant external agencies when additional support needs are identified. You will liaise with the local authority housing department and other relevant external agencies and carry out all required project Housing Management functions in line with legislation and the Leased Accommodation Scheme, the organisation’s and the projects policies and procedures.
You will also facilitate the quarterly Regional Landlord Forum meetings and offer Landlords ongoing advice and support as well as representing The Wallich at other external meetings as and when require.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note: Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
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Closing date for this vacancy is 10th December 2024 at 09:00am.
The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464