Job Description
Homelessness Prevention Officer **
We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Bournemouth area who are seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer.
About the role:
* Support households to remain in their own home proactively preventing homelessness.
* Assist households who are homeless and living in temporary or emergency accommodation to secure a longer-term housing solution.
* Work within a team to find creative and sustainable housing options for customers.
* As part of a wider team to deliver a responsive front line duty service.
* Support customers in a variety of tenure types including the private sector, social housing, and family arrangements.
* Deliver support in a variety of community settings including customers' homes.
* Empower customers to live independently and sustain their accommodation.
* Work with vulnerable people who have a wide range of needs that may impact on their ability to sustain their home and
* Work effectively with partner agencies to implement a holistic support package tailored to household needs.
Contract Lengths: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.
Pay Rates: £20 - £26+ per hour (negotiable depending on your experience)
Location: Bournemouth, BH2. (Required to work locally on a daily basis)
Job Purpose:
* Be responsible for managing a caseload and to conduct planned regular home visits.
* To lone work adhering to the Council's Lone Working policy.
* Work with customers to follow and contribute to their housing and support plans to prevent and relieve homelessness
* Follow risk management and safeguarding procedures in line with Council policy.
* Offer advice and assistance to prevent households becoming homeless, by taking a proactive approach to preventing homelessness.
Experience Needed:
* Experience of preventing homelessness.
* Local Authority Experience.
* Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*
To apply for this role please email & call Dane on .