Housing Assistant

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This is an opportunity to assist with the allocation of council houses and garages through the Councils Allocation Policy and provide initial advice to potential tenants and those seeking accommodation. You will also administer and process all applications for housing and associated documentation to maintain waiting lists, ensuring applicants’ data is up to date, accurate and follows relevant data privacy, and protection legislation and guidance.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.  In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here : Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.