Job Description:

Do you have experience as a Housing SolutionsOfficer? Do you want to work with a knowledgeable team of peers to help reduce the number of people in temporary accommodation? I’m excited to be able to recruit for my client who are looking for an experienced applicant to join an expanding Housing Solutions Team. If you are an experienced Housing Solutions Officer then this is the role for you!
Main Duties Include:

• Provide a quality service of housing solutions, advice, and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority’s statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996.
• Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness.
• Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation.
• Writing and issuing robust Section 184 decisions.
• Provide a comprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to all non-priority homeless cases including rough sleepers in accordance with s.192 Housing Act 1996.
• Have experience with various tools to prevent homelessness such as: HomeFinder Scheme, Discretionary Hardship Payments, and court representation to prevent homelessness.

 
This role is great for anyone who wants to hit the ground running and get on with work from day one, whilst always improving your skills and knowledge. If you have experience in the desired areas then apply today!