Job Description
Our local authority client based in Birmingham are urgently seeking an experienced Housing & Welfare Officer.
*£25 an hour Umbrella (negotiable)
Job Role:
* Candidate must provide comprehensive and high quality, customer focussed housing options service to applicants.
* Have a good working knowledge of Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
* Conduct assessments, evaluating evidence and make decisions in accordance with legislation.
* Be able to negotiate with landlords, parents and other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory to find the best solutions to customers housing & support needs.
* Determine a customer’s need for emergency temporary accommodation and arrange suitable placements.
* Manage a caseload and maintain accurate case records to ensure excellent customer service.
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.