Enfield Council

Medical Assessment Officer

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Job summary

We want to recruit a Medical Assessment Officer to join our newly formed Housing Advisory Service. The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register. You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service. The ideal candidate would have a medical background ie Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical etc will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies. The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

Main duties of the job

We want to recruit a Medical Assessment Officer to join our newly formed Housing Advisory Service. The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register. You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service. The ideal candidate would have a medical background ie Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical etc will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies. The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

About us

Enfield Council is a local authority in North London.Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place. To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council An excellent pension through theLocal Government Pension Scheme(LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working. Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work

Details

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,442 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HRD-001777

Job locations

Edmonton Green Housing Hub

Enfield

Greater London

N9 0TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We want to recruit a Medical Assessment Officer to join our newly formed Housing Advisory Service.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service.

The ideal candidate would have a medical background ie Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical etc will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Louise Bond on 020 8132 1271 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath on 0208 132 1053 or vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. Thats why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, wed love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

  • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
  • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
  • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
  • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
  • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
  • 1 month paid sabbatical for Childrens Social Workers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Meridian Water | A major 20 year regeneration programme led by Enfield Council. Bringing 10,000 homes & 6,000 jobs to Enfield, next to the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park

We are excited to offer this role of Medical Assessment Officer to join our Housing Register Team.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive nursing background and have worked in a variety of specialities in adult nursing but this is not essential.

Will also consider applications from Occupational Therapists & Paramedics

You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Assessments Team.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We want to recruit a Medical Assessment Officer to join our newly formed Housing Advisory Service.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Advisory Service.

The ideal candidate would have a medical background ie Nursing, Paramedic, pharmaceutical etc will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Louise Bond on 020 8132 1271 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath on 0208 132 1053 or vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. Thats why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, wed love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

  • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
  • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
  • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
  • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
  • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
  • 1 month paid sabbatical for Childrens Social Workers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Meridian Water | A major 20 year regeneration programme led by Enfield Council. Bringing 10,000 homes & 6,000 jobs to Enfield, next to the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park

We are excited to offer this role of Medical Assessment Officer to join our Housing Register Team.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive nursing background and have worked in a variety of specialities in adult nursing but this is not essential.

Will also consider applications from Occupational Therapists & Paramedics

You will need to have experience in working in a multidisciplinary setting and be able to provide advice to the Housing Assessments Team.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. You must have the ability to communicate with our residents and internal and external agencies.

The main focus of this role to assess housing applications on the Housing Register.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical background

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Medical background

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical background

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Medical background

Desirable

  • Registered Nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Enfield Council

Address

Edmonton Green Housing Hub

Enfield

Greater London

N9 0TN


Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Enfield Council

Address

Edmonton Green Housing Hub

Enfield

Greater London

N9 0TN


Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment & On-Boarding Advisor

Vickie McGrath

vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,442 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HRD-001777

Job locations

Edmonton Green Housing Hub

Enfield

Greater London

N9 0TN


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