Housing Advice and Prevention Officer

Zohorecruit; Lowestoft; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate £30/hr umbrella

Bi-weekly payments

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 4-month contract role in Lowestoft to deliver housing advice and homelessness prevention services for a local authority. You will assess applications under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and work closely with vulnerable clients and partner agencies.

The role is mainly remote with some face-to-face team meetings. Candidates should have Housing Options/Needs experience and GCSEs in English and Maths, with a 37-hour week

Qualifications

• Experience in Housing Options, Housing Needs or Homelessness Prevention.
• Proven experience assessing homelessness applications and decisions.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing applications under the Housing Act 1996 and the HR Act 2017.
• Provide expert housing advice and homelessness prevention support.
• Conduct homelessness assessments and make legally compliant decisions.
• Prepare and issue decision letters and personal housing plans.
• Manage a diverse caseload with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Housing Options

Housing Needs

Homelessness Prevention

Local Authority Housing

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Community & Social

City Lowestoft

Province Suffolk

Postal Code NR32

Job Description

4 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This role involves delivering a comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention service for a local authority on a 4-month contract. The position is crucial in supporting individuals and families to prevent or alleviate homelessness by assessing housing applications and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The successful candidate will work closely with vulnerable clients, partner agencies, and support networks to achieve positive housing outcomes, making a significant impact on the community.
  

Responsibilities

• Assess housing applications under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  
• Provide expert housing advice and homelessness prevention support to clients with diverse housing needs.
  
• Conduct thorough homelessness assessments and make legally compliant decisions.
  
• Prepare and issue decision letters and personal housing plans for homelessness cases.
  
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, ensuring accurate record-keeping and case notes.
  
• Interview clients to investigate housing circumstances and determine eligibility.
  
• Utilize early intervention strategies and available housing options to prevent and relieve homelessness.
  
• Assist clients in accessing temporary accommodation, private rentals, and housing register opportunities.
  

Requirements

• Experience in Housing Options, Housing Needs, Homelessness Prevention, or within a Local Authority Housing team.
  
• Proven experience in assessing homelessness applications and making informed decisions.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  
• Relevant experience in Housing Options, Housing Needs, or Homelessness Prevention.
  
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  
• Ability to work 37 hours per week.
  
• Mainly working from home. Can send equipment out. Do have team meetings some face to face
  

Additional Information

• The role offers a rate of £30 per hour under an umbrella arrangement.
  
• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.