Housing Needs Officer – Redbridge – London
iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for a Housing Needs Officer to work for our client based in Redbridge, Greater London.
Description
The key purpose of the Housing Needs Officer post is to provide a high standard of housing assessment and homeless prevention to customers requesting help for housing assistance. The role involves meeting the Council’s statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act. The officer will make quality decisions on homelessness and housing need, in accordance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures, aiming to reduce households in temporary or unsuitable housing within the borough.
Key responsibilities include:
* Prevent homelessness and resolve housing difficulties through advice and prevention tools
* Assess customer circumstances via interviews, home visits, and inquiries to verify eligibility for housing
* Manage a caseload effectively
* Make legal decisions under the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII that are legally robust
* Provide housing advice on eligibility, homelessness prevention, tenancies, benefits, income maximization, arrears, harassment, unlawful eviction, homeownership, relationship issues, domestic violence, and related areas
* Participate in frontline rota duties
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply below.
Application process
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Additional roles available
We are also recruiting for roles such as Family Support Practitioners, Child Protection Social Workers, Housing Administrative Officers, and Supported Pathway Officers in various London areas.
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