Homelessness & Prevention Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brackenberry Ltd is seeking a Homelessness & Prevention Officer in Rugby on a 3-month contract, with potential extension at the client's discretion. The role provides housing advice and support to residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, focusing on prevention and helping clients secure accommodation in private rented or social housing sectors.

Key duties include tailoring housing guidance, assessing applications under relevant housing legislation, creating Personal Housing Plans,

Qualifications

• Good understanding of homelessness legislation.
• Experience making decisions on homelessness applications.
• Experience helping clients prevent homelessness.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Ability to explain complex issues

Client-focused

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.

Rate of Pay

£21.30 - £29.00 per hour

Summary

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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