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Homelessness Prevention Officer

2 weeks ago

Lewisham, United Kingdom Aj office supplies ltd Full time

Knowledge of HRA

**Main Purpose of the job**:

- To provide a comprehensive high quality homeless prevention, support and advice service to all households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
- To provide an assessment service to customers presenting to the Council to ascertain what duties are owed to them by the authority and what alternative housing options are available to them.
- To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Homelessness legislation and case law coupled with hands-on experience of preventing homelessness and making statutory decisions.
- To develop specialist knowledge and skills in relation to customers required to enable the delivery of a flexible and responsive housing needs service that can effectively meet changing demands and customer pressures.
- To keep up to date, clear, accessible and accurate casework and data records and report on performance as required.
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**Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties**:
To prevent and resolve homelessness within the borough through the provision of confidential and impartial advice and information to customers approaching the Housing Needs Service about their housing rights and obligations under legislation and Council policy either in Council offices or other locations as required.

Knowledge

Thorough 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 & Localism Act 2011

Knowledge of the duties owed to young people under the Childrens Act 1989

Detailed and extensive knowledge of the Code of Guidance issued by the Dept for Communities & Local Government for local authorities 2006

Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985 and Protection from Eviction Act 1977

Detailed working knowledge of other agencies, both statutory and voluntary providing relevant advice and assistance to customers under alternative legislation and in all forms of tenure

**Salary**: £21.00-£22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- Homelessness Prevention Officer: 4 years (required)
- social housing: 5 years (required)
- homelessness: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person