Homelessness and Prevention Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is recruiting a Homelessness & Prevention Officer for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Rugby. You will provide housing advice and support to residents who are homeless or at risk, focusing on prevention and securing accommodation.

Responsibilities include assessing applications, creating Personal Housing Plans, arranging temporary accommodation, and communicating complex issues clearly.

Qualifications

• Provide tailored housing advice and guidance to residents at risk of homelessness.
• Investigate and assess homelessness applications in line with housing legislation.
• Take appropriate action to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Create and monitor Personal Housing Plans with clients.
• Arrange suitable temporary accommodation when required.
• Good understanding of Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Act 2002.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored housing advice and guidance to residents.
• Investigate and assess homelessness applications.
• Take appropriate action to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Create and monitor Personal Housing Plans with clients.
• Arrange suitable temporary accommodation where required.

Skills

Housing advice

Homelessness assessment

Communication skills

Client liaison

Decision making

Prevent homelessness

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Rugby to assist with the appointment of a Homelessness & Prevention Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., A Homelessness and Prevention Officer is required to provide housing advice and support to residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on preventing homelessness, assessing housing applications and helping clients secure suitable accommodation in the private rented or social housing sectors. Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored housing advice and guidance to residents.
• Investigate and assess homelessness applications in line with relevant housing legislation.
• Take appropriate action to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Create and monitor Personal Housing Plans with clients.
• Arrange suitable temporary accommodation where required.
  
  Good understanding of Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Act 2002.
• Previous experience making decisions on homelessness applications.
• Experience working with clients to prevent homelessness.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to a wide range of clients.