HAP Placefinder - Grade V

Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of HAP Placefinder.

The role of the HAP Placefinder is to identify and source private rented accommodation with a view to transitioning individuals and families directly from homeless services into the private rented sector under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP).  The role of the HAP Placefinder will be to engage directly with letting agencies, private landlords, service providers, An Garda Síochána, support agencies and individuals and families in homeless services.  The Placefinder will also be responsible for producing statistical analysis and reports to meet the requirements of the Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website:  www.carlow.ie

Each candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms -
 

1. be well educated and
2. possess a level of administrative experience including office administration and control of staff to enable the candidate to successfully perform the duties of the post
3. Hold a full clean driving licence.