Housing Options Officer
4 hours ago
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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