Homelessness Prevention Officers
- Employer
- Milton Keynes City Council
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £24,799 - £28,785
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2019
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- Function
- Community and Customer Services, Homelessness, Housing / neighbourhood management
- Seniority
- Officer
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Local authority
Are you as passionate about homelessness prevention as we are?
Milton Keynes Council have exciting opportunities within the Homeless Prevention Team for Homelessness Prevention Officers.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with experience of homelessness prevention or related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits. You will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, other departments and statutory and voluntary agencies to provide an effective prevention focused service for homeless applicants, many of whom have multiple vulnerabilities and support needs.
You will be able to manage a caseload and most of all you must be committed to and have a clear understanding of the need for early intervention in a range of household problems that have the potential to cause a housing crisis.
As well as preventing homelessness the post holder will be expected to carry out in-depth homelessness investigations under the relevant legislation.
This is a very demanding role and the successful candidate will need to be resilient and self-motivated. You will ideally have experience in housing/social work.
Milton Keynes Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. Milton Keynes Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Want to know more and apply?
For an informal discussion, please contact Victoria Wigg Homeless Prevention Team Leader on 01908 252765 or Olatunji Atunrase Homelessness Prevention Team Leader on 01908 252062
Visit www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/jobs-careers to download an application pack and apply online. Closing date for applications is 18th August 2019.
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