Housing Solutions Officer

Housing Solutions Officer 
East London 
Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract 
£26 per hour umbrella 


Responsibitilities 
- To carry out homelessness assessment in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 To devise robust personalised housing plans To make decisions and issue S184 letters and also make s198 referrals To carry out prevention and relief duties and issue notification letters.
- To provide an effective, professional service on behalf of the Council including offering a full range of advice on housing options in the private and public sector and ensure comprehensive homelessness prevention service.
- To provide an effective, professional homelessness service on behalf of the Council including assessment and investigation of homeless approached and applications in line with the Council’s statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 and relevant case laws and local policies.
- To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plan for customers on behalf of the council in light of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This Plan will ensure that homelessness is prevented or relieved through active engagement with council and private sector services. 
- To lead on the collation of the data information for the Department for Communities and Local Government, thereby assisting the government in its work to capture the true picture of homelessness and its impact on society.

Requirements 
- Experience working as a housing solutions officer for a council or housing association 
- Experience and detailed working knowledge of relevant Lettings, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act legislation including security of tenure and private tenants’ rights; welfare benefits including personal benefits and housing related benefits.
- Experience of providing an effective housing advice and homeless service to members of the public.
-Understanding of access to social housing.

This period closes on Tuesday February 4 2025 at 17:00.
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