Homelessness Prevention Specialist

4 days ago


East Sheen, Greater London, United Kingdom Vox Network Consultants Full time

Main Responsibilities:

  • To resolve rough sleeping within the borough through the provision of confidential and impartial advice and information to identified rough sleepers.
  • To actively and positively promote and deliver the Council's housing solutions agenda identifying appropriate housing options for rough sleepers.
  • To provide advice to customers in respect of the Council's obligations under PtVI and PtVII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, and the Localism Act 2011.

Key Tasks:

  • To fully investigate the circumstances of rough sleepers in Lewisham and to determine in accordance with current legislation, case law, and the Code of Guidance 2006 what duty the authority owes to them.
  • To issue legally robust S184 decision letters accordingly.
  • To maintain detailed, accurate case notes and reports, update computerised records, conduct correspondence, and respond to enquiries as required to efficiently progress cases to resolution.

Requirements:

  • Experience with working with rough sleepers or any other comparable marginalized or vulnerable group.
  • Knowledge of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons by the Council under Part V1 and Part V11 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Localism Act 2011.
  • Experience working in a housing association or council.


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