Housing Needs Officer

1 month ago


Haringey, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time
Housing Needs Officer
Haringey, London
Temporary
Full Time
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Housing Needs Officer to join a team based in Haringey on a full-time temporary ongoing basis. The Housing Needs Officer will work with a full range of customers and scenarios but may specialise in teams providing an outreach service, or those that focus on single people or families. This is a specialist role that works closely with homelessness, and officers work in a wide range of situations.
Requirements
Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably within housing options, homelessness prevention, or social housing
Knowledge of housing legislation, policies, and procedures, including the Homelessness Reduction Act, and the Welfare Reform Act
Previous experience interviewing applicants, and provide appropriate solutions
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible manner
Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
Experience providing an effective service to members of the publicRole Expectations
Interview applicants in housing need and complete enquiries under the Housing Reduction Act 2017 to determine whether a statutory duty is owed to the applicant and provide the appropriate assistance
Assess Housing Needs: Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to determine their housing needs and eligibility for different housing options
Handle complex cases, including providing support in judicial review cases or in response to other legal challenges
To devise robust personalised housing plans
To make decisions and issue S184 letters and also make s198 referrals this includes making non-priority decisions, intentionally homeless decisions and acceptances
To carry out prevention and relief duties and issue notification letters
Ensure that suitable temporary and settled housing solutions are delivered to service users generally, including those with complex housing needs
Refer vulnerable tenants to external partners and floating support to meet their longer term support needs
Maintain Records: Accurately record all interactions, assessments, and decisions in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are strictly followedIf you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
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