DBS0138 - Armed Forces Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/04/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£27,852 - £29,439 pa
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
North Tyneside Council Housing is seeking an ambitious, professional, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to serve their Armed Forces Community.
The successful applicant will work with those leaving the forces, veterans and serving reservists you will provide initial advice and signposting to other services around housing, welfare benefits, employment, health and any other matters that may arise.
It is essential for you to demonstrate that you have knowledge of current issues facing veterans and the Armed Forces Community as well as knowledge of the re-settlement process in order to apply for this post.
This post is 37 hours per week, fixed term for 24 months.
If successful you will be required to spend time researching support available to the Armed Forces Community and how the authority and other partners are able to assist the Armed Forces Community in North Tyneside.
The successful applicant will support the Lead Cabinet Member for the Armed Forces Community and represent the authority on outside bodies.
Excellent networking and effective communication skills are also essential for this post as you will be working closely with the authority’s partners and external agencies. Furthermore it is vital that you can demonstrate that you have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to empathise and help others and can demonstrate competence to work on your own initiative.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and a Standard DBS disclosure will be required.
As an employee of North Tyneside Council you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your professional goals.
In return for your valuable contribution you will have access to our excellent
benefits package:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3
• months or more)
• A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank
• Holidays
• Additional 2 weeks paid leave to attend annual camp for Reservists.
• Annual pay increments up to the top of the salary grade
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to
• support work/life balance (subject to business requirements)
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and
• extensive online resources for support and advice
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our
• Learning Pool online platform
• Supported career progression
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools;
• spa and over 250 classes every week
• The Benefits Plus Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to
• Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and
• professional subscriptions
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
This is an exciting time to join the Welfare and Tenancy Support Team so if this sounds like an opportunity you would find interesting, challenging and rewarding we would like to hear from you.
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.