Rate: £28.00 per hour (umbrella)
Term: Until 31/12/2024
Hours per week: 37
Location: Hybrid/2 days per week in Corby and Kettering office.
Position Overview: 2 Housing Options Advisors are required to carry out the function of triage and casework making decisions on homeless cases and to reduce backlogs and waiting times for applications to be assessed through triage.
Requirements:
* Experienced Housing Options Advisor with the ability to deliver the council's statutory function to provide Housing Options Advice and assistance to customers at risk of homelessness.
* Excellent understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.
* In-depth knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
* Experience in housing advice, casework, and negotiations in a Local Authority.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear and concise statutory decision letters.
* Capability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload efficiently.
Pre-Compliance Checks for Successful Applicants:
At BSS, we uphold the highest standards of screening and trust for every role. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive pre-compliance process in line with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes:
* Identity Verification: Confirming the authenticity of your identity documents.
* Employment History Checks: Reviewing your occupation history for the past 3-5 years (depending on client requirement).
* Right to Work Verification: Ensuring you have the legal right to work in the UK.
* Unspent Conviction Check: Conducting a Basic DBS Check to reveal any unspent convictions.
These checks are crucial in ensuring a secure and trustworthy work collaboration, aligning with best practices used in government and public sectors.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
* Life insurance
Experience:
* In-depth knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996: 2 years (required)
* Housing advice & casework in a Local Authority: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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