Job Description
Contract Duration: 2-3 months
Employer: Local Authority
Job Purpose
* Provide expert advice on security of tenure and support tenants at risk of losing their tenancy
* Proactively manage complex casework and contribute to case reviews to prevent homelessness
* Build effective working relationships with various social care and housing partners
* Investigate and discharge the Council’s homeless duty in specific cases
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Provide detailed advice on security of tenure
* Proactively manage complex casework to prevent homelessness
* Build effective working relationships with various social care and housing partners
* Investigate and discharge the Council’s homeless duty in specific cases
Essential Experience Required
* Experience in delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services
* Experience in case work and case work management systems
* Experience in working on defined operational projects with tight deadlines and minimum supervision
Essential Qualification Required
* NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree, or relevant experience in a relevant field
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36.20 hours per week
* Working arrangements: Office-based 50% of the time after completion of an office-based induction period
* Office hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Application Deadline: Apply ASAP
Requirements
Requirements
* Experience in delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services
* Experience in case work and case work management systems
* Experience in working on defined operational projects with tight deadlines and minimum supervision
* NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree, or relevant experience in a relevant field
Requirements
An experienced Housing Advice/ Prevention/Homelessness Assessment Officer who can hit the ground running. Candidate will be expected to be part of the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team, completing assessment, and carrying out respective prevention and relief work. and managing a varied caseload Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation and statute is required along with experience of carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters. Candidates will be required to demonstrate they have practical experience of delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services and is manage the multiple demands and pressures of the service. Hillingdon Offers flexible working arrangements. Candidate should expect to be office based 50% of the time once they have completed an office-based induction period which normally takes two to four weeks to complete depending on level of competency. Office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm