Contract to start ASAP until 27-11-26 with a possible extension.
responsibilities
To consider and assess homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part VII as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017
.To investigate, assess, assist, advise and determine customers housing options, providing the Council's statutory obligations in relation to housing advice and homeless services including the s184 notifications and direct communication via phone, email or in person, with members of the public seeking support or advice
To ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties in providing the above, with particular reference to the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Parts VI and VII, the Housing Act, taking into account the relevant codes of guidance, case law and agreed legislative and service standards.
To actively work with clients to prevent their homelessness.
By assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted.
To negotiate with landlords, family members and other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory to find the best solutions to clients housing needs and seeking to prevent homelessness wherever possible.
To undertake comprehensive financial assessments to ensure accommodation is affordable and that where required to work closely with colleagues from the Welfare
Service to maximise income and ensure timely application or changes to benefits are progressed.
To provide consistently high quality Housing Advice regarding complex and sensitive matters including but not limited to Domestic Abuse, tenancy rights and eviction or access to the housing register.
To assess and review housing register applications, ensuring up to date and accurate information relating to housing and homelessness applicants is recorded on our systems.
To provide customers with robust Personal Housing Plans to ensure customers have the best chance to improve their housing options. Including wider support planning, linking with education, employment, health and other support providers and agencies.
To work with the Housing Management Officers and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out and referrals are made as necessary for those clients
moving into temporary accommodation.
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5299176-08-26
Pay: £28.33 per hour
Work Location: In person
