Housing Options (Homelessness) Officer - 3 posts
JobLocation: Cannock
JobStatus: Full Time
JobDescription: Grade F: £30,024- £33,699 per annum (pay award pending)
Post Numbers: CH028, CH052 & CH053
Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you
* Flexitime Scheme
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
* 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service
* Casual Car User Allowance
* Cycle Scheme
* Free Parking
A unique opportunity is available to join our Housing Options Team and provide advice and assistance to households experiencing homelessness.
We are looking for individuals who are determined to break down barriers in order to find creative and innovative solutions to complex issues that will prevent vulnerable households from becoming homeless. You will have the opportunity to use homeless legislation, policy and procedure to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.
Key responsibilities
* Assessing housing and support needs for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
* Working with a wide range of partner agencies to find solutions to address the support and housing needs of applicants.
* Working with applicants and partners in order to agree personalised housing plans.
* Making statutory decisions regarding homelessness in accordance with current legislation.
* Taking proactive steps to reduce rough sleeping and prevent homelessness.
* Managing our waiting list and nomination agreements with registered providers.
These posts will be subject to a Basic DBS disclosure.
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