Job Details
Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.
Wigan Town Hall
37 hours per week
Permanent
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
The Allocation and Accommodation team match households and family’s needs making best use of the full range of housing stock that is available particularly properties that have adaptations. The Home finder officer must assist in making the best use of the adapted housing stock which is available and demonstrate a saving to public purse, through focused intervention with customers with specific requirements, assessing needs, providing advice, support and rehousing options. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to seek alternative accommodation for individuals and families who are facing housing issues to allow them to reach their full potential and lead independent lives.
About you:
You will be highly motivated with a passion for providing a quality service and you will give your best every day. You will work on your own initiative, be a problem solver and a confidant decision maker. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to explore with families and other agencies the exact requirements of a household. You’ll be a great communicator with people at all levels and will deal with situations in a professional manner and handle confidential and sensitive information tactfully.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
The Allocations and Accommodation team based within the Homes section of Adult Social Care & Health match households and family’s needs to make the best use of the full range of housing stock that is available, in particular properties that have adaptations. The team help to make a difference to the lives of our tenants through the services we provide
For further information, please contact Carrie Brogan C.Brogan@wigan.gov.uk
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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Interview dates:
Priority candidates – 16th June 2026
All other candidates – 17th June 2026
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