HOUSING ADVICE AND HOMELESSNESS OFFICER

REGENERATION AND HOUSING SERVICES

FIXED TERM – 2 YEARS

SALARY RANGE: SCALE 6 (£24,982 – £27,041)

CASUAL CAR USER ALLOWANCE

About the role

Managing your own caseload and work collaboratively with other partner agencies in homeless prevention. Working as part of a team is essential part of the role

A positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients

Person centred approach which supports, sources and facilitate options /solution for the client.

You will work with members of the public to prevent them from losing their current home or to support them to secure a new one.

The focus of the role is to prevent households from being homeless whilst working within the legal framework.

The successful candidate will have the ability to negotiate through a variety of environments and with relevant partner agencies to prevent homelessness.

Will require you to have difficult conversations and deliver on realistic expectations.

Previous experience in housing or working with the relevant legislation is essential in order to apply for the role. If you are passionate about ensuring excellent customer service for residents who are homeless or in housing need, then this could be the next challenge for you.

Reference Number: 2074

Closing Date: 5pm Tuesday 8th February 2022