Job Details
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to deliver enhanced housing options advice and provide case management support to prevent homelessness. You will assess needs, make statutory decisions in relation to potentially homeless customers and work with applicants to secure rehousing which meets their requirements.
You will undertake housing allocations, housing list management, voids management and deliver devolved, high quality landlord services by engaging with customers and partners to minimise void loss and ensure best use is made of the council's housing stock and voids management.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
You should be educated to SCQF level 7, which includes HNC or Advanced Highers or equivalent in housing or related discipline and have the ability and commitment to complete qualification in Housing Advice Law SCQF level 7.
You will be expected to provide prevention led accredited housing options advice, including initiating early intervention actions to prevent homelessness if required. Liaising with a wide range of partners and stakeholders as appropriate. Providing ongoing case management support throughout the customer journey including completing comprehensive housing and support needs assessments, coproducing Personal Housing Plans and undertaking activity to identify and progress appropriate housing options.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.