Homelessness Prevention Officer #0009FCB61

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Semester.co.uk is looking for a dedicated Homelessness Prevention Officer to deliver high-quality support to those at risk of homelessness in Oldham. This long-term temporary role includes providing housing advice and investigating applications in line with statutory obligations. Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS and five years of references, ensuring a capable and compliant candidate. Benefits of the role include free training opportunities and competitive pay.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering housing advice.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• References for last 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Complete investigations into homelessness applications.
• Adhere to statutory duties under Housing Acts.

Skills

Customer-focused advice

Housing advice

DBS/Update service

Job description

Homelessness Prevention Officer #0009FCB61

To deliver high-quality, customer-focused advice and support to people in Oldham who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. This will include providing housing advice to residents and completing investigations into applications from customers who are at risk of homelessness, as defined by the statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and relevant case law.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References required for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you
• Competitive rates of pay
• In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated, and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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