Housing Advisor (Contract): Prevent Homelessness & Needs Assessments

Brackenberry Limited; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brackenberry Ltd is seeking a Housing Advisor in Lambeth to prevent and relieve homelessness under the Homelessness Reduction Act. This 6.5-month contract may be extended at the client’s discretion.

The role involves delivering housing advice, conducting housing needs assessments, and managing a complex caseload of customers experiencing housing difficulties. DBS is required, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in housing options, homelessness prevention or a related housing environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing benefit and welfare rights.
• Experience of undertaking housing needs assessments and homelessness applications.
• Experience of developing housing or personalised housing plans.

Responsabilités

• Undertake housing needs assessments and develop personalised housing plans based on individual circumstances.
• Manage a complex and demanding caseload of priority and non-priority customers.
• Provide advice, advocacy, negotiation, mediation and conciliation to prevent or relieve homelessness.
• Ensure all appropriate housing options are thoroughly explored before considering temporary accommodation.
• Assess and investigate homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and communicate assessment outcomes to customers.
• Provide a front-of-house service, ensuring customers are directed to the appropriate service.

Connaissances

Housing options

Homelessness prevention

Housing Act knowledge

Welfare rights

Housing needs assessments

Personalised housing plans

Description du poste

Brackenberry Ltd is seeking a Housing Advisor in Lambeth to prevent and relieve homelessness under the Homelessness Reduction Act. This 6.5-month contract may be extended at the client’s discretion.

The role involves delivering housing advice, conducting housing needs assessments, and managing a complex caseload of customers experiencing housing difficulties. DBS is required, and you must have the right to work in the UK.