Access and Resolution Officer NCCHS

Role: Access and Resolutions Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid (60% onsite / 40% work from office/home)
Salary: Grade Fper annum
Location: Loxley House NG2 3NG

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce as an Access and Resolutions Officer - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You will play a key role in ensuring Nottingham City Council meets its statutory regulatory and landlord obligations by securing lawful access to properties where tenants have refused entry. Your work will protect the safety and wellbeing of tenants neighbours and the wider community by facilitating essential inspections and maintenance.

This role can lean in two distinct directions:

Supporting tenants wellbeing and addressing vulnerabilities through empathy communication and safeguarding practices

or

Taking direct legal action to ensure compliance with tenancy obligations pursuing injunctions or enforcement where necessary.

Whichever path you bring expertise in - people-focused support or legal enforcement - your contribution will be vital in keeping homes safe and compliant.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in either tenancy enforcement compliance or housing management OR in safeguarding and wellbeing support including work with vulnerable individuals.

• Knowledge of regulations and the statutory frameworks that underpin safeguarding environmental protection or property access.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and build trust with tenants while resolving conflicts and maintaining professionalism.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to assess risks apply equality impact assessments record and maintain accurate records and take proportionate action.

• Resilience and sound judgement to act decisively in high-pressure or sensitive situations balancing empathy with enforcement when required.

• Relevant qualification in housing management legal studies psychology or wellbeing practice or substantial related experience with a commitment to professional development.

Full duties of the job description can be found here.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: 2nd November please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 13^th November Please note this is subject to change. Please include a contact number in your application form so we may contact you regarding next steps.

If you have any queries relating to the role or wish to get an update on your application please email our Housing Services Recruitment team at

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