Benefits and Housing Needs Officer

6 months ago


Hackney, United Kingdom Best Edo Ltd Full time

My client is looking for an incredible Housing Needs and Benefits Officer to work within the Housing Options and Advice Service as a Homelessness Officer.

Their role will include:

- Prevention work - negotiating with host, aware of S21 notices being legal and eviction process, dealing with landlord harassment, know about N244 re-entry, work with probation, deal with DV and lots more
- Provide Options and Advice - look at HB, DHP, maximising income, debt management, liaise with Housing Supply
- Signposting

**Requirements**:

- Experience as a Housing and Benefits Officer
- Experience in Homelessness and relevant acts
- Systems experience: JIGSAW experience, working from home will require

unlimited broadband at home and access to a laptop or computer. We may be able to provide laptops where required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £20.00-£25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1265846



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