Homeless Officer
2 weeks ago
**Job Title**: Homeless Officer
**Location**: Dorchester, Dorset
**Contract Type**: Temporary
**Salary**: £18 per hour
Tasks
In this role, you will support individuals and families facing homelessness, conducting
assessments, developing action plans, and working closely with local agencies to help secure
safe housing.
**Requirements**:
In-depth knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
- Experience in managing homelessness cases and conducting investigations under
relevant housing laws.
- Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with public bodies and
partner agencies (e.g., Adult and Children’s Services, Probation, NHS, Police, housing
providers).
- Excellent communication skills to provide advice on housing options, including low-cost home ownership.
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