Partnerships Officer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Partnerships Officer at Tameside Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 3 – 4 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Tameside Council are looking for a Partnerships Officer for the next 3 - 4 months, youwill be based within the very busy Housing Advice service providing housing related advice to non-UK nationals including Serco leavers. Your primary focus will be to prevent households from becoming homeless through using a wide range of tools available to you. You will be expected to participate in multi-agency meetings to support those most vulnerable in our communities to ensure sustainability of tenancies and accommodation arrangements.

What are your responsibilities?

• We are seeking an experienced individual who has worked within a busy and challenging environment, you will be used to having to manage competing priorities and often having to use your own initiative to find solutions for customers.
• Experience of using IT systems including the Locata case management system and Microsoft packages would be an advantage. Previous knowledge of supporting this client group would also be a benefit.
• To contribute to the achievement of the key objectives for the service in the most efficient and effective way, both within the post holder’s specific remit and across the section and Council as a whole.
• Manage as directed a caseload / project which may be diverse in nature in accordance with legislation, codes of practice, corporate policies, local systems, policies and guidance and good professional practice. The work will include but is not limited to projects and caseloads which fall under the departmental focus of Community Safety and Homelessness but will also include carrying out other team activities commensurate with the grade.
• Work as part of a team in order to meet team deadlines and to fulfil the roles and responsibilities required.
• Comply with all health, safety and welfare requirements and responsibilities within the role.
• Participate in gathering evidence, delivering projects and producing reports.
• Contribute to and participate in the planning, implementation and review of project work, surveys and sampling programmes.
• To assist in the preparation of Service Plans, Policies and Strategies assisting in developing and maintaining enforcement and procedure manuals.
• Actively engage with community groups, external partners, charities, and other organisations to develop schemes for improved community cohesion, public confidence, public safety and reduce homelessness across the Borough.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have ideally Partnerships officer / Homelessness experience.
• Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
• Strong IT skills, as you will be using word and excel, and inputting important information on systems.
• Ideally Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Next Steps:

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