Pertemps are supporting a local client to appoint an experienced Homelessness and Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing, Communities, Environment and Planning Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a specialised homelessness and housing solutions service focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness. Working within a supportive team, you will be responsible for handling complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation, including the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act.
Key Responsibilities:
: Provide expert advice and solutions on housing options, ensuring a customer:centred approach with sensitivity to equality and diversity.
: Manage a caseload of homelessness applications, applying up:to:date case law to make robust, legally compliant decisions.
: Coordinate temporary accommodation placements in line with legislation and best practices.
: Cultivate relationships with private sector landlords to expand housing options and prevent homelessness.
: Prepare accurate case files and reports, ensuring transparency, quality, and adherence to financial regulations.
: Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Council departments and local agencies, to support clients effectively.
Essential Requirements:
: Experience in homelessness or housing options, with in:depth knowledge of housing legislation and case management.
: Strong analytical and decision:making skills, with the ability to work in a high:paced environment.
: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively in a team setting.
This role is hybrid based and would require the candidate to work from the office one day per week.
Please apply with an updated CV