Homelessness Relief & Prevention Officer

Homelessness Relief & Prevention Officer **

We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Berkshire area who are seeking a Homelessness Relief & Prevention Officer.

About the role:

• Provide comprehensive housing advice and assistance to prevent and relieve homelessness for all households in housing need.
• Conduct a housing needs assessment to determine what statutory duty (if any) is owed.
• Issue relevant notifications and decisions under section 184 of the Housing Act as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Assist in assessing housing applications and deciding on nominations and allocations of social housing.
• Work in partnership with outside agencies, RPs and other departments to resolve households housing problems.

Contract Lengths: 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Pay Rates: -29+ per hour (negotiable depending on your experience)

Location: Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD. (hybrid working - 2 days in office per week)

Job Purpose:

• Provide comprehensive advice and assistance to all households in housing need to enable them to maintain their accommodation and/or prevent homelessness either in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Participate in the frontline duty service.
• Conduct a housing needs assessment and prepare a personal housing plan (PHP) taking into account the needs assessment and to keep the PHP updated in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Prevent homelessness and resolve threats of homelessness to eligible households by giving appropriate housing advice and providing hands on support.

Experience Needed:

• Experience of resolving housing issues.
• Experience of drafting and making S184 decisions.
• A minimum of two years'' experience in a front-line housing service.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation including but not limited to the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other related legislation.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to -250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on (phone number removed).