Job Description

Role Purpose

To support and coordinate support services and information to homeless ex offenders to enable them to acquire accommodation in the private rented sector, to live independently and to maintain their tenancies.

Responsiblities

To assess ex offenders for suitability to move into the private rented sector with support.
Provide tenancy sustainment support ensuring tenancies in the private rented sector are sustainable.
To provide advice on all processes leading to acquiring a private rented sector tenancy and tenancy sustainment service for residents assessed and accepted for the council’s accommodation for ex-offenders service requiring assistance.
To identify the welfare and support needs as well as considering any risks of ex offenders requiring private rented accommodation through visits and other contacts, reports from internal officers and collaborative working with other agencies including Probation and the Police .
To carry out accompanied viewings following risk assessments with applicants and provide them with advice and guidance on all aspects of lettings (including welfare benefits, tenancy responsibilities) to assist them in making an informed decision.
Assist applicants to explore other housing options where available such as, options for settled accommodation outside of London, Flat share schemes etc.

Requirements

Experience of working with ex- offenders in housing need including those with varying support needs providing advice, assistance and support.
Experience working in a housing association or council
The law governing homelessness and an understanding of current issues in housing
Awareness of issues and challenges facing ex offenders and solutions to resolve homelessness
Knowledge of housing benefit rules and regulations, welfare benefits and issues relating to private rented tenancies.

Contract

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Supported Lettings Officer (Ex-Offender Housing)

Job Description