We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Haringey to assist with the appointment of a Senior Rehousing Officer, on a 2.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.82 - £27.49 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Be a proactive member of the Housing Demand Management Team, to promote and contribute to delivery of the strategic and operational goals of the service.
• Supervise housing officers to deliver an effective, flexible and responsive service which meets the needs of customers and stakeholders.
• Represent the service internally and externally as required, to enhance the profile of the service and improve opportunities for joint working.
• Manage designated staff, being accountable for all aspects of supervision, development and line management responsibilities, to ensure officers are supported to perform.
• Play a lead role in maintaining a rolling list of move ready cases in order for available private sector properties to be allocated efficiently.

Qualifications:

• A good understanding of issues relating to temporary accommodation, the private rental market.
• A working knowledge of Welfare Benefits and how these are applied to households living in and moving on from Temporary Accommodation.
• Able to effectively lead and manage staff; supporting, enabling and motivating them to succeed.
• Experience of identifying the need for and engaging in effective partnership working.

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 an enhanced 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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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