Housing Assistant

The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade - the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that's often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we've achieved a lot there's still much to do so it's the perfect time to be joining us.

Housing Assistant

£26,835- £28,624 per annum

Essential car user

Permanent Contract

37 hours per week

Work Location: Buxton Hybrid Working

This is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside our Housing Officers to support the efficient running of the Housing Functions across the High Peak.

To join our team and make a real difference you need to have the following attributes:

·       Kind, caring, compassionate and enthusiastic

·       A good listener and communication skills

·       Ability to work in a stressful situation and deal with emergencies

·       Be able to manage an ever changing workload

·       Flexible approach and positive "can do" attitude

Appointment is subject to successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and full driving licence.

For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Senior Housing Officer Sandra.grain@highpeak.gov.uk  

Job Description (PDF, 130 KB)

Personal Specification (PDF, 129 KB)

Closing date: Midday, Monday 3^rd February 2025

Interviews to be held: Monday 17^th February 2025