We are working closely with a local authority in Isle of Wight to assist with the appointment of a Homelessness Reduction Officer, on a 2-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £117.33- £154.60 per day

Summary:

The Homelessness Reduction Officer is responsible for providing high-quality housing advice, homelessness prevention and casework services to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The role involves managing a caseload of households, developing tailored Personal Housing Plans, working collaboratively with landlords, accommodation providers, support agencies and other partners, and identifying suitable housing solutions where homelessness cannot be prevented.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and respond to enquiries from members of the public, Council colleagues, partner agencies and other public bodies regarding housing advice and homelessness assistance.
• Undertake detailed housing and homelessness assessments to establish individual circumstances, needs and available housing options.
• Identify opportunities to prevent homelessness and take appropriate action to support households to remain in their existing accommodation where possible.
• Assess affordability and suitability of accommodation options based on the household's income, expenditure and financial circumstances.

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in Housing, Homelessness, Public Administration, Social Care or a related discipline is desirable.
• A professional housing qualification, such as a CIH qualification, would be advantageous.
• A good working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

Essentials:

• Experience of providing housing advice, homelessness prevention or housing options services.
• Experience of interviewing and assessing individuals or households with complex housing needs.
• Experience of developing and delivering practical solutions to prevent or relieve homelessness.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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