Homeless Prevention Officer 5275732

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to provide advice and support to vulnerable households. The role involves assessing homelessness applications and working with local authorities to mitigate risks of homelessness. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in housing departments and knowledge of relevant legislation. This is a temporary position expected to last 3-4 months.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working in Local Authority housing department or similar organisation.
• Specific experience in homelessness or working with vulnerable clients.
• Ability to use computer systems related to specific activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to prevent/alleviate homelessness.
• Assist in developing strategies to prevent homelessness.
• Maintain records related to homelessness prevention.
• Conduct home visits for assessment and advice.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with vulnerable clients

Knowledge of housing legislation

Empathy

Good influencing skills

Education

Good standard of basic education

Tools

Jigsaw case management system

Job description

Job Title: Homeless Prevention Officer Ref: Redcar 5275732 Pay rate: £16.90 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 3 - 4 months Working arrangements: Occasionally you will be required to work outside normal office hours i.e. evenings and weekends Additional requirement: Full driving licence

The role

We are seeking a very experienced Homeless Prevention Officer, with knowledge of the jigsaw case management system, to carry out day to day homeless prevention duties supporting people with their homeless needs by providing timely and appropriate housing advice and support to vulnerable households. The aim is to prevent and alleviate homelessness and where necessary be responsible for the investigation of homelessness applications in accordance with legislation and guidance.

Key duties and responsibilities

• To ensure that clients who approach the Homelessness Service receive appropriate advice and support in order to prevent/alleviate homelessness
• To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the development of strategies and schemes to prevent homelessness and to implement good practice
• To maintain appropriate statistical, financial and administrative records relating to homelessness prevention
• To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the analysis of data associated with homelessness and its prevention
• To provide promotional advice and education to specific client groups at risk of homelessness
• Where necessary, to carry out home visits to clients that are at risk of homelessness in order to assess circumstances and provide appropriate advice, through the delivery of a flexible hours homelessness prevention service
• Liaise with landlords and relevant agencies in order to resolve issues which could result in Homelessness
• To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the allocation and monitoring of the “Homelessness Prevention Fund” in order to prevent specific cases of homelessness
• Where required, to investigate and assess claims of homelessness/potential homelessness in accordance with existing legislation
• To arrange temporary accommodation for homeless households as necessary including involvement in the emergency out-of-hours service
• To contribute to the implementation of the Homelessness Strategy and relevant action plans
• To contribute to the department’s Service Plan and ensuring that the objectives set out in the plan are achieved with effective monitoring and evaluation

What the client is looking for

• A good standard of basic education demonstrating good literacy and numeracy skills
• Substantial experience of working in Local Authority housing department or similar organisation
• Specific experience in homelessness or working with vulnerable clients
• Knowledge of Housing legislation
• Knowledge of the Jigsaw case management system
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use computer systems related to specific activities
• Ability to work with a variety of clients and to show empathy towards vulnerable clients
• Good influencing and persuasive skills
• Client orientated disposition

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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