Housing Assistant (Allocations) - Person Specification

Job Title: Housing Assistant - Allocations 

Key requirements:

  • Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this
  • Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period
  • Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade C or equivalent including Maths and English Language and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. (Priority 1)

Experience

  • A minimum of two years experience of working and supporting a front line customer focussed service including office and administration procedures including office and contract administration procedures. (Priority 1)
  • Excellent customer care skills. (Priority 1)
  • Using IT packages and systems, including word, excel and management information systems. (Priority 1)

Knowledge

  • An awareness of equalities and diversity and a commitment to implement the Councils’ Equalities and Diversity polices (Priority 1)

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively, both verbally and in writing (Priority 1)
  • The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative (Priority 1)
  • To be able to deal with enquiries from the public (Priority 1)
  • The ability to manage and prioritise own workload (Priority 2)
  • Ability to work to targets and deadlines (Priority 2)

 

 


Last Updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024