Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Hillingdon Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £21 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.
We are looking for a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer this role will be: UB8 1UW (Hybrid)
The right candidate will:
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An experienced Housing Options/ Prevention/Homelessness Assessment Officer who can hit the ground running working with minimal supervision on a working with offenders and prison releases, candidate will be expected to be part of the Housing Options duty Service, completing assessment, and carrying out prevention and relief work.
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Managing a varied caseload.
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Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation and statute is required along with experience of carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters.
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Candidates will be required to demonstrate they have practical experience of delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services and in managing the multiple demands and pressures of the service.
We require the following:
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Experience of working in a front facing team interviewing and assessing clients with a need for assistance.
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Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or relevant experience.
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Experience of case work and the application of case work management systems.
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Have an excellent working knowledge (or demonstrate the ability to have or acquire) of all elements of housing needs: housing advice, homelessness prevention, property allocation and choice-based lettings.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon