Proactive Housing Solutions Officer

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join the team tackling homelessness. The role focuses on advising those threatened with homelessness and coordinating proactive solutions with landlords and agencies to keep people in their homes where possible.

Applicants should have experience in housing advice and the ability to navigate homelessness legislation to assess applications. Contact Lucy Simpson for discussion at 01743 256140.

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice and engaging with landlords, parents, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and decision-making on applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and solutions to prevent homelessness.
• Assist threatened clients to stay in existing homes or find suitable accommodation.
• Engage with landlords and partner agencies to coordinate prevention efforts.

Skills

Housing advice

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation knowledge

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join the team tackling homelessness. The role focuses on advising those threatened with homelessness and coordinating proactive solutions with landlords and agencies to keep people in their homes where possible.

Applicants should have experience in housing advice and the ability to navigate homelessness legislation to assess applications. Contact Lucy Simpson for discussion at 01743 256140.