Homelessness Prevention & Housing Specialist

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Job summary

Wigan Council’s Homeless Solutions Team is recruiting to prevent homelessness across the borough. You will hold a caseload, engaging with customers to prevent or relieve housing instability, using an asset-based approach and addressing support needs to secure sustainable accommodation.

You will work with a range of partners, applying Homeless Reduction Act provisions and developing best practices with other Local Authorities to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build rapport with diverse customers.
• Knowledge of Homeless Reduction Act and related housing legislation.
• Ability to collaborate with local authorities and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload to prevent homelessness and relieve the challenges customers face.
• Build effective rapport with customers using asset-based approaches.
• Identify root causes and ensure holistic support to sustain accommodation.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Promote awareness of homelessness and opportunities across services.

Skills

Communication skills

Homelessness Act knowledge

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Wigan Council’s Homeless Solutions Team is recruiting to prevent homelessness across the borough. You will hold a caseload, engaging with customers to prevent or relieve housing instability, using an asset-based approach and addressing support needs to secure sustainable accommodation.

You will work with a range of partners, applying Homeless Reduction Act provisions and developing best practices with other Local Authorities to achieve positive outcomes for clients.