Homelessness and Prevention Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a Homelessness and Prevention Officer in Rugby. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with housing issues through advice and community outreach. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in homelessness prevention. The position offers a salary range of £32,597 - £36,363 and various benefits including hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Homelessness Prevention or Relief.
• Experience making enquiries and homelessness decisions under the Homeless Reduction Act, 2017.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with housing issues through advice and support.
• Outreach work with rough sleepers or those at risk of homelessness.
• Administer applications for Housing Benefit and provide financial advice.

Skills

Experience in Homelessness Prevention

Housing Advice

Liaising with Landlords

Job description

Homelessness and Prevention Officer

£32,597 - £36,363

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive.

About the role

Working as part of a team, you will be supporting customers to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness.

Key activities include -

• Outreach work with those who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, in hospital and require support to return home
• Providing housing options, advice and guidance to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness with the aim to assist with prevention of homelessness at the earliest possible stage
• Administering applications from residents approaching the Council as homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• The provision of temporary accommodation including the provision of private sector leased accommodation.
• Determining applications to join the Council’s Housing Waiting List
• Administering applications for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary awards and providing financial advice and support to clients

About you

You’ll be an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officers with at least 2 years' experience of working in Homelessness Prevention / Relief within a local authority.

You will have the experience and skillset to make enquiries and homelessness decisions, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act,2017.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more