Housing Options Advisor - Flexible, Impactful Public Service

Wyre; Poulton-le-Fylde; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary up to £36,581

Leave entitlements 24–29 days (pro Rta

Flexible working

Pension contribution

Free parking

Gym discount

Wellbeing services

Training & development

Supportive culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Wyre Council is seeking two Housing Options Advisors to join our Housing Options Team. You will provide specialist advice, assessment and casework to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, ensuring needs are identified and addressed under homelessness legislation and council policies.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, landlords and networks to prevent homelessness, reduce temporary accommodation and support residents throughout Wyre.

Competenze

• Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.
• Ability to decide homelessness applications with an understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and related guidance.
• Full current UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (paid for by us).

Mansioni

• Prevent homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients remain in their homes or find alternative accommodation.
• Interpret and apply homelessness legislation with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Work as part of a team to develop and improve the service.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Decision making

Descrizione del lavoro

Wyre Council is seeking two Housing Options Advisors to join our Housing Options Team. You will provide specialist advice, assessment and casework to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, ensuring needs are identified and addressed under homelessness legislation and council policies.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, landlords and networks to prevent homelessness, reduce temporary accommodation and support residents throughout Wyre.