Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and domestic abuse? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Homelessness Prevention & Relief Officer - Domestic Abuse to join our Housing Service team.
This is anexcellent opportunity to contribute to the prevention and relief of homelessness while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As a Homelessness Prevention & Relief Officer - Domestic Abuse, you will be responsible for:
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Delivering high-quality advice, information, and support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness.
- Conducting thorough assessments of needs and risks, ensuring appropriate interventions are put in place.
- Working collaboratively with external agencies and organisations to provide comprehensive support to clients.
- Implementing effective homelessness prevention strategies to minimise the risk of individuals falling into homelessness.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and maintaining accurate case records.
This role is a 12 month fixed term position from the start date – Funding Limited project.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Knowledge and understanding of homelessness legislation, particularly in relation to domestic abuse.
- Experience in providing advice, support, and advocacy to individuals facing homelessness and domestic abuse.
- Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to identify and address the needs of vulnerable individuals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Organised and able to manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely interventions and accurate record-keeping.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits:
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- And much more!
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Davis on 01635 503229 or email
[email protected].
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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