Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Advice & Preventions Officer for a Local Authority Client in Folkestone.
In this role you will provide proactive housing advice and casework to prevent homelessness and support people to secure and sustain suitable accommodation.
Duties:
* Provide housing advice and assess homelessness applications to prevent and reduce homelessness
* Work with clients to create personalised housing plans and negotiate housing solutions
* Liaise with landlords, agencies, and support services to secure and sustain accommodation
* Manage a caseload, keep accurate records, and ensure statutory duties and targets are met
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
* Experience working in housing, homelessness prevention, or a related support service
* Experience assessing housing need and applying relevant housing legislation
* Experience working with vulnerable clients in high-pressure or complex situations
* Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records and systems
What's on offer:
Salary: £17+ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum
Hours: 1 X Full Time position (37 hours) 1 X Part Time position (21 hours)
How to apply:
* Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
* Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
* For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
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