Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy environment  and faces several challenges to meet the housing needs of citizens of Coventry.  The team have grown significantly during the last 12 months and this reflects the fact that Housing & Homelessness are now a key council priority.  

The team are responsible for the delivery of the following service functions: 

• Provision of the statutory homeless service 

• Provision of temporary accommodation 

• Management of the housing register 

• Co-ordination of support to citizens rough sleeping 

• Commissioning of homeless services, and  

• Responsibility for housing strategy  

The Council has a strategic vision that is clearly set out in both the Housing & Homelessness and the Rough Sleeping Strategies which were both approved in 2019. 

By becoming part of an expanding team who are focused on preventing households from becoming homeless as well as providing tailored support and interventions when someone does become homeless this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our city. 

What is the job role?

We are recruiting for 2 full time Accommodation Officers to join our already exclusive and vibrant team. One post is working in temporary accommodation and one post working in the Private rented sector for Lets Rent Coventry, you’ll join the team at an exciting time for the housing and homeless service.

The Role

• Placements of households into temporary accommodation inline with the legislation, to move households out of or between temporary accommodation to ensure the best use of stock.
• Identify where occupiers require additional support so they can move to permanent accommodation to end the duty.
• To work closely with landlords and providers to secure properties to meet the housing needs of the households under the Housing and Homelessness duties, whether for temporary or permanent accommodation.
• Negotiate with Landlords regarding the condition of the property. If ready to let, to undertake the inspection in line with the required Coventry City Council standard. The prescribed inspection regime must be followed as a guide to this process. Training will be provided if required.
• To confirm landlords have provided all the required documentation ahead of entering into the tenancy agreement with the household. This will include the receipting of appropriate and in date gas, electrical and energy performance certificates.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
 

Who are we looking for?

For the role you’ll need

• A positive attitude towards helping people to overcome Homelessness 
• Strong negotiating skills and advocacy skills.
• Resilience and determination to achieve right outcomes for Homeless people/families
• Willingness to learn about the relevant legislation for Housing and Homelessness
• The ability to travel around the City, full driving licence and access to vehicle required
• You will be able to use your initiative, be forward thinking and solutions led due to this being a reactive role
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Flexible and resilient

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

If you require any further information please contact tracey.brooks@coventry.gov.uk

Interview date(s): First stage group assessment is held on 21/11/23, if successful interview will be 24/11/23.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council