£19.77 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
South East England,
Public Sector And Council
Posted 3 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
South East England
3-6 month ongoing contract
£19.77 p/hr umbrella
Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm (2-3 days in office)
Responsibilities
- Provide housing advice and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and council policy, providing a professional, sensitive, and confidential service.
- To help meet the council’s obligations under the prevent and relief duties of the act, in order to prevent homelessness by engaging in effective partnership working, negotiating and/or mediating, and providing accurate advice and assistance.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, such as assisting clients with applications to the Housing Register, Rent Deposit Scheme, referrals, and Medical Assessment forms, and assist with housing queries.
- Function as a support officer to caseworkers when people approach the service for housing assistance.
- Function as a triage officer, giving housing advice and booking homeless appointments for Housing Options Officers.
- Regularly review applicants personalised housing plans (PHP) and help applicants to find alternative accommodation.
- Have an awareness of legislation case law, government guidance, and professional good practice in relation to parts VI & VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by HRA 2017.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
Closing Date: 26th March (this may close earlier if the amount of applicants are high)
If you are a Housing Options Officer and interested in this position APPLY NOW!
Damilola Alabede
Damilola.alabede@voxconsultants.com
02081384125
Division V85
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