Housing Solutions Officer
* Annual Salary: £15.12 per hour
* Location: Sheffield, S1 (with some travel to other sites)
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to join a leading local authority in Sheffield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and exciting Housing Solutions service. The primary focus is on handling homeless applications, progressing cases within a statutory framework, and providing comprehensive housing advice and support to households experiencing homelessness.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Interview clients and undertake housing need and homelessness assessments face-to-face within statutory and policy frameworks.
* Provide advice, ongoing support, and maintain client contact.
* Offer information on all available housing, support, and other related services.
* Assist clients in accessing specialist support services as required (e.g., advocacy services, tenancy support, equipment and adaptations, city-wide alarms).
* Produce and present reports, including making recommendations on any aspect of the Housing Solutions Service.
* Manage casework effectively and make appropriate decisions to prevent homelessness, hospital admissions, and delayed discharges from supported and institutional accommodation and care.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Good understanding of the ...