Role purpose The Home Moves Plus (HMP) Project was established to make better use of the existing social housing stock in the Taunton and Wellington areas, and to mitigate the impact of Hinkley Point Cs construction on the housing needs of local people by creating bed spaces in the area through downsizing.
The role is responsiblefor reducing the number of under occupied households within Somerset Councils in-house landlord housing stock, thus freeing up much needed accommodation for those who need it.
If the role did not exist and tenants circumstances change, they could find themselves living in accommodation that is no longer affordable to them and does not suit their needs. The Council will also have less ability to manage its housing stock in line with local priorities.
Engagefrequently with tenants, their family, and friends, providing solutions to meet their housing needs.
Responsible for ensuring relevant documentation is completed, for example: housing register application forms, tenancy agreements, tenancy termination forms, grant/tenant incentive forms and welfare benefit change of circumstances forms.
Responsible for updating the housing management system with changes to tenancies.
Responsible for determination of value of grants awarded under Somerset Councils Transfer Removal Grant scheme, ensuring all internal financial processes are followed, resulting in tenants receiving their payments.
Create and deliver the following reports: periodic list of all the financial incentives awarded to tenants' year to date up to an annual value of 25,000, quarterly reporting on location data, case studies and issues, postcode monitoring, end of year and final reports.
Subject to policy and guidelines the postholder will decide upon who is eligible and those who will be entitled to receive incentives including a grant payment, additional support, and assistance.
Report concerns relating to the safeguarding of children, young people, or vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures.
Knowledge of the demographics of the housing tenants, the local community and wider sub regional impacts, such as Hinkley Point, in respect of properties for letting and impacts on homelessness.
Knowledge of income management work and best practice in a housing organisation context.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of allocations and lettings policy and practice.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of wider housing management policy and practice, housing law and best practice relating to neighbourhood and tenancy management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and housing applications (Open Housing System, Homefinder Somerset, Choice Based Lettings system, Home Swapper Mutual Exchange System)
Knowledge of services across Somerset Council, for example Childrens services, adult social care and community mental health.
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