Homelessness and Housing Officer

1 week ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Park Avenue Recruitment Full time
A Leicestershire-based Local Authority is looking for a talented Homelessness and Housing Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Housing Register complies with the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme, policies, and relevant legislation such as Part 6 of THA 1996.

They will need to assess Housing Register applications, process initial and full assessments, changes of circumstances, medical needs, and annual renewals. A strong understanding of Part 6 and 7 knowledge is essential for this role, as they may be required to support the Housing Options Team.

As a key member of the duty team, the successful candidate will spend 1-2 days in the office working alongside the Housing Triage and Homelessness Teams. They should be able to provide detailed assessments and advice on housing register eligibility, banding, priority awards, and housing options.

The estimated salary for this position is around £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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