Homelessness Prevention Specialist

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time
{"Job Title": "Homelessness Prevention Specialist", "Job Description": "

We are partnering with a Local Authority in Lewisham to support the appointment of a Homelessness Prevention Specialist, on a 3-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £28.15 per Hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • To prevent and resolve homelessness within the borough by providing confidential and impartial advice and information to customers approaching the Housing Needs Service about their housing rights and obligations.
  • To actively promote and deliver the Council's homeless prevention agenda, identifying suitable housing options and utilizing prevention tools.
  • To provide advice to customers regarding the Council's obligations under PtVI and PtVII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, and the Localism Act 2011.
  • To thoroughly investigate the circumstances of customers presenting to the Council as homeless and determine, in accordance with current legislation, case law, and the Code of Guidance 2006, what duty the authority owes to them and issue legally robust S184 decision letters accordingly.
  • To maintain detailed, accurate case notes and reports, update computerized records, conduct correspondence, and respond to enquiries as required to efficiently progress cases to resolution.

Requirements:

  • Experience in composing and issuing detailed and legally robust S184 decision letters in line with the duties owed to customers under the homelessness legislation.
  • Experience working in a demanding front-line service in a housing environment.
  • Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant case law pertaining to homelessness and its application.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
  • You should have the right to work in the U.K.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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