23 monthscontract with a LocalAuthority
JobSummary:
Housingcoordinators to assist with reassessments of applicants in exemptaccommodation. The assessments will largely consist of assessingpriority need for housing assistance and taking homelessnessapplications ifneeded.
KeyDuties/Accountabilities
Provide aquality service of housing options advice and homeless preventioncasework to fulfil the authority s statutory function to preventhomelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996 (as amendedin)
Ensure therobust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurateand quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessnessin accordance with current legislation having due regard to thecode ofguidance.
Useall available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies orsecure suitable affordable accommodation is available to those whoare homeless or threatened withhomelessness
Provide acomprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to allnonpriority homeless cases including rough sleepers in accordancewith s.192 Housing Act1996.
Promote Councils website as a knowledge base and the online customerportal.
EssentialExperienceRequired:
Experienceenabling and empowering way with homelesscustomers or those seeking advice regarding their rehousing optionsisessential.
Experience ofworking with housing and homelessness legislation and in deliveringhousing access and homelessness services isessential.
Relevantexperience in a similar role preferably housing or otherhomelessness services to vulnerable people and minoritygroups is essential.
Experience ofcarrying out robust enquiries and competently deciding homelessnessapplications in accordance with Part VII Housing Act 1996 asamended isessential.
EssentialQualificationRequired:
Good GeneralStandard of Education isessential.
Additionalinformation tonote:
Working hours:35 hours perweek.
Closing date forthis position is 5th September2024.
housing coordinators to assist with reassessments of applicants inexempt accommodation. The assessments will largely consist ofassessing priority need for housing assistance, and takinghomelessness applications if needed.