Housing Solutions Officer

Reed; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to support Ukrainian refugees in Sheffield. This full-time hybrid role involves conducting assessments, providing ongoing support, and ensuring the integration of families into the community. Strong communication skills and experience in housing legislation are essential. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including access to free training and pension schemes.

Benefits

Access to a dedicated consultant

Online timesheet system

Free training and healthcare options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the housing needs of vulnerable people.
• Dedication to delivering equal opportunities.
• Experience in homelessness assessments or advice work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with clients and undertake housing need assessments.
• Carry out home visits and visits to relevant sites.
• Work towards preventing homelessness and delayed discharges.

Skills

Understanding of housing needs of vulnerable people

Commitment to customer confidentiality

Delivering equal opportunities

Knowledge of housing legislation

Experience in homelessness assessments

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Housing Solutions Officer

• Annual Salary: GBP15.48 per hour
• Location: Sheffield S4
• Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-time, Hybrid

We are seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to join our Ukraine Resettlement Team in Sheffield. This role is crucial in supporting Ukrainian refugees and their hosts, helping families rebuild their lives and integrate into the Sheffield community. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong communication skills, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct interviews with clients, undertake housing need and homelessness assessments within statutory and policy frameworks, and provide ongoing support.
• Carry out home visits, as well as visits to hospitals and other relevant sites.
• Work towards preventing homelessness, hospital admissions, and delayed discharges from various supported and institutional accommodations.
• Collect and process information for applications from a variety of sources.
• Progress cases from application to final outcome and evaluation, including the administration of reviews and collection of additional required information.
• Provide information on all available housing, support, and other related services.
• Make decisions within legal and policy frameworks to provide positive outcomes for clients using a full range of options and empowering where possible.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the housing needs of vulnerable people.
• Commitment to respecting and maintaining customer confidentiality.
• Dedication to delivering equal opportunities.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and other laws relevant to housing advice and homelessness.
• Experience in homelessness assessments or advice work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and user-friendly online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Housing Solutions Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.