Housing Options Advocate: Prevent Homelessness & Secure Housing

5 Star Recruitment; Taunton; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

5 Star Recruitment is seeking a Housing Advice Officer to provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them explore housing options and secure suitable accommodation.

The role involves working with partners to prevent homelessness, assessing needs, developing personalised housing plans and making decisions in line with current legislation, while keeping detailed records and maintaining data protection.

Qualificações

• Education to A level or NVQ4 with CPD commitment.
• Ongoing professional development and accreditation when required.
• Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Offer advice on homelessness prevention, housing options and tenure rights.
• Progress homeless applications, verify information with agencies and perform checks.
• Assess circumstances to create personalised housing plans.
• Decide duties owed and refer to partner agencies for housing solutions.
• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure secure data handling.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Record keeping

Organisation

Time management

Teamwork

Data protection

Negotiation

Equality & diversity

Partnership working

Formação académica

A level or NVQ4

Descrição da oferta de emprego

5 Star Recruitment is seeking a Housing Advice Officer to provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them explore housing options and secure suitable accommodation.

The role involves working with partners to prevent homelessness, assessing needs, developing personalised housing plans and making decisions in line with current legislation, while keeping detailed records and maintaining data protection.