Domestic Abuse Lead

7 days ago

Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay Council Full time

**Description**: **Job Description & Person Specification >** If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this job is for you. We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there’s always something new and interesting happening. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Domestic Abuse Lead Housing Officer. An increasing number of people are finding themselves at risk of homelessness, often through no fault of their own. We recognise the need to develop our service in response to increased demand and are committed to developing creative and innovative ways to prevent and relieve homelessness. Based in the Housing Options Team, you will be an initial point of contact for those at risk of imminent homelessness. The key aim of the role is to prevent and relieve homelessness by advising clients of their tenancy rights, negotiate with landlords and agents, as well as brokering alternative arrangements. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of working within a challenging frontline housing service or people with transferable skills, particularly in customers service settings. You will be an excellent communicator, a team player who can adhere to our core values and behaviours and have strong case management skills. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the **full job description** by placing the below URL into your browser: **This position is for a fixed term of 23 months from the start date.** **This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.** **Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 7th October 2024.** **Skills**: Essential: **As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.** **Knowledge**: Essential: - Detailed knowledge and understanding of case management and the appropriate provision of information to external agencies to ensure safeguarding and data breaches do not occur. **Experience & Qualifications**: Essential: **About Torbay Council**: Please review the available pages within the careers site. A list of employer benefits can be found here.

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