Housing Solutions Officer - Prevent Homelessness

EHDC; Sheet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

East Hampshire District Council is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to deliver a customer-focused service for those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The role requires advising on housing options, and ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act, with additional duties such as allocations and Health and Welfare assessments.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload and work proactively; good problem solving.
• Flexible, resilient, and a supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, customer orientated service to individuals who may be homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Advise on housing options and ensure compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Carry out allocations, give Hampshire Home Choice advice, and perform Health and Welfare assessments.
• Work with colleagues to deliver housing solutions and prevent homelessness.

Job description

East Hampshire District Council is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to deliver a customer-focused service for those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The role requires advising on housing options, and ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act, with additional duties such as allocations and Health and Welfare assessments.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong communication skills and