Housing Advice Officer needed in Ebley Wharf, Stroud, £14.02phPAYE - Reference: 5296944
Responsibilities
* Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus - the county wide choice based lettings scheme, monitoring adverts placed by partner social landlords (Registered Providers) and allocating the client’s own stock
* Investigate and make decisions on all aspects of homelessness applications under the relevant legislation, guiding Housing Advice assistants, recording and monitoring data for government statistical returns, B&B/temporary accommodation placements
* Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention and delivery of the Client's Homelessness Strategy
* Provide housing advice services to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and other agencies concerning housing law and the local housing market
* Work towards optimum efficiency and in line with legislation, the Code of Guidance, case law and good practice guidelines
Contract Details
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
Equal Opportunities
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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