Housing Options Officer

4 hours ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

Job Title: Housing Options Officer

Location: Bolton

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: 7 weeks

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: 15.24 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct homeless presentations and assessments under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017)
  • Provide comprehensive casework support from initial application, assessment, decision-making, to the provision of prevention and relief assistance
  • Assist vulnerable customers in accessing and engaging with services, offering advice and support on all available options
  • Advocate and negotiate on behalf of customers with external agencies to prevent and relieve homelessness and address other household needs
  • Conduct home visits for customers to assist with homelessness prevention
  • Build positive relationships through effective communication and networking, promoting customers' ownership in addressing their housing and other needs
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of housing need, homelessness issues, and relevant legal context, ensuring best practise in casework support
  • Show initiative in organising, planning, prioritising, and making appropriate decisions to secure positive outcomes with complex casework

Essential Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and guidance related to housing and homelessness
  • Understanding of housing need, homelessness issues, and the ability to interpret and apply laws and policies effectively
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with individuals and groups at all levels, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong customer contact, interviewing, and negotiation skills to guide customers toward suitable solutions
  • Effective organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative
  • Ability to network and collaborate with various agencies, advocating on behalf of customers and influencing decision-making
  • Practical awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
  • Front-line experience in a closely related service area
  • Willingness to undertake appropriate training and development to meet job requirements
  • Enhanced DBS and registered on the update service
  • Full, current, and valid driving licence with access to a vehicle and adequate insurance cover

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity and join our client's dedicated team, please apply and submit your CV, highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role requirements.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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