We are currently working in collaboration with a local council and assisting them in the search for two roles. A Housing Resettlement Manager and a Homeless Review Officer. Both positions are temporary, are for approx. three months and are split 50% between the officer and home.
The duties of the Resettlement role will include
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Proactively contact customers regarding enforcement of tenancy conditions and court orders
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Oversee housing and corporate response for resettling former asylum seekers granted leave to remain
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Ensure the Council’s statutory duties are fully met in the resettlement process.
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Develop and maintain an effective partnership approach with other statutory agencies and the voluntary sector
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Manage and coordinate workflow associated with the assessment and resettlement of individuals and families
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Implement a unified approach to address housing and support needs of new arrivals
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of resettlement programs and services
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Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and best practices in resettlement efforts
Duties of the Review Office role will include:
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Carry out thorough enquiries and investigations of complaints, reviews and legal challenges under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
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Ensuring that decisions made are fully compliant with relevant legislation, up to date case law and policy, and are issued within targets and statutory timeframes
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To provide training as appropriate on all aspects in relation to the Council’s statutory duties under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
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To work closely with the Council’s Legal service in relation to s204 County Court Appeals, attending court where necessary and liaising directly with Counsel where appropriate
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To make decisions on the Local Authority's discretion to provide, extend or cancel interim accommodation pending a homelessness review or appeal decision when such a request is made
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Respond to any legal challenges, including threats of Judicial Review, relating to duties owed and/or decisions made in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)