Housing Options Officer - Mid Devon
Rate: £23.32 p/h Umbrella
Duration: 5 months initially
Hours: 37 a week
They can offer flexible hybrid and remote working.
KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness legislation.
KEY SERVICES ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.To provide a high level of service delivery taking account of Council's policies and procedures and to promote a culture of customer focus.
2.To contribute to service development in co-operation with other colleagues and the Housing Options Manager.
3.To maintain Devon Home Choice policy and procedures within a defined area of Mid Devon.
4.To attend home visit and other venues as appropriate to provide a housing advice service to members of the public.
5.To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of legislation and case law relating to the duties of the post holder.
6.To interview and assist those persons who believe themselves to be homeless or threatened with homelessness giving advice on their housing options.
7.To interview and assist those persons requiring housing advice, giving advice on their housing options as required under the Housing Act.
8.To help prevent homelessness by directing applicants to the appropriate advice and assistan...