Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Purpose
* To carry out homelessness assessment in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 To devise robust personalised housing plan and deal with housing solutions.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* To provide an effective, professional service on behalf of the Council including offering a full range of advice on housing options in the private and public sector and ensure comprehensive homelessness prevention service.
Essential Experience Required
* At least 3 years of experience in Homeless & Housing Solutions is essential.
Essential Qualification Required
* General education qualification is essential.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week.
* The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in the office.
* Location: The Town Hall Redditch, B98 8AH
* The role requires a basic DBS.
The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.
Requirements
To reduce homelessness by employing a range of behaviours aimed at building trusting and productive relationships with customers that enable officers to persuade, influence and support them to make positive choices and fully engage with realistic housing options to prevent and relieve homelessness.