Homelessness Prevention & Housing Solutions Advisor

Cumberland Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Guaranteed Interview

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Whitehaven is seeking a Housing Options Officer to support households facing homelessness. You will provide advice and practical help to resolve housing solutions and make statutory decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

The role requires handling complex cases with health and welfare considerations, and it offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary of £35,570 to £36,581 per year.

Responsibilities

• Offer advice and assistance to resolve housing solutions for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Make statutory decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2013 (2017). We will handle complex situations involving health and welfare issues.

Job description

Cumberland Council in Whitehaven is seeking a Housing Options Officer to support households facing homelessness. You will provide advice and practical help to resolve housing solutions and make statutory decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

The role requires handling complex cases with health and welfare considerations, and it offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary of £35,570 to £36,581 per year.