Our local authority client based in Worcestershire are urgently seeking an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer.
*£30 an hour (Umbrella)
*2 days a week on site
Operational purpose
* On a case-by-case basis, provide a professional and compliant specialist customer facing Homelessness and Housing Solutions service firmly focussed on the prevention and relief of homelessness through a range of housing options delivered across a range of tenure types.
* To be responsible and accountable for the Local Authorities operations in accordance with its legal obligations to provide professional housing and homelessness advice services in accordance with: Part VI & VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended); Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; Welfare Reform, Safeguarding and the Children’s Act.
Knowledge and experience
* At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in a homelessness, housing options or other relevant advice service
* In depth knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policy in relation to the provision of relevant services
* Experience of dealing with and managing complex and contentious issues and highly charged and emotive situations
* Experience of casework and writing complex discursive reports
* Experience of problem solving through collaboration and partnership working that has achieved excellent outcomes for people.
* Demonstrable experience of collaboration and partnership working that has achieved excellent outcomes for people.
* Experience of service improvement and being involved projects
* Good general knowledge of legislation, regulation, and policy in relation to the provision of generic housing services
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