Retirement Housing Officer - REQ04501 - 430652

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Job Title: NLC6 – £27,301 – £29,180

North Lanarkshire Council, one of Scotland\’s largest local authorities, is leading an ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas, aiming for inclusive economic growth. The Enterprise and Communities service plays a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development, with a commitment to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit.

As part of the local housing team within Housing Operations, based in Wishaw, you will assist the Housing Co-ordinator and Senior Retirement Housing Officer in managing retirement housing complexes. You will work in partnership to develop services for residents and the wider community, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of residents and enhancing housing management and property maintenance services.

Essential qualifications include an S/NVQ level 2 joint Chartered Institute of Housing Award / Principles of Care Unit or an equivalent relevant housing qualification. Extended experience working with the public, preferably in housing services, and liaising with other agencies are required.

The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, understanding the issues faced by older people, and an approachable nature. Experience in organizing social and recreational activities to promote community participation is desirable.

You will need to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check before starting.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 4 pm, and Friday 8 am to 3.30 pm.

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, wellbeing, and family support
• Learning and development opportunities through the LearnNL academy

North Lanarkshire Council offers flexible working arrangements and operates a Smarter Working Policy. We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, and support service personnel, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

We are committed to #KeepingThePromise, supporting care-experienced individuals with guaranteed interviews if they meet the essential criteria.

For more information on careers with the council, visit the myjobscotland career hub. Alternative application formats are available upon request by calling 01698 403151.

Note: We do not accept CVs in place of application forms. All applications must be submitted via the official form; CV submissions will be disregarded.

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