Housing Advisor (Homelessness Prevention Officer)

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Are you eager to land a brand new role for the New Year? Our client in West London are looking for an experienced Housing Advisor (Homelessness Prevention Officer) to join their team and play a crucial role in their Homelessness operations.

Position: Housing Advisor (Homelessness Prevention Officer)
Location: West London
Hourly Rate: £28 p/h (Umbrella)
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday - Friday / 9am - 5pm
Duration: 3 months (Possible Extension)

Key Responsibilities

To act as a first point of contact for residents approaching the Council for housing assistance using all contact methods e.g. in person, by telephone, email, fax or by post.
To assess, administer and make decisions on the outcome of individual homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended); accepting, refusing or ending duties as appropriate.
To carry out full housing options interviews with all applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness in a person-centred way, including carrying out enquiries into applicants’ circumstances, checking and verifying documents and visiting as appropriate.
To manage and determine a caseload of applications through continuous assessment and review, assessing against relevant legislation, guidance and caselaw.

Job Requirements

2 years or more exprience within a local authority envrionment or a similar organisation.
Previous experience within a Homelessness role or equivalent.
Working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 part VII (as amended by the Homeless Act 2002).
Ability to use complex housing and homelessness systems.
Comfortable dealing with various residents with complex cases.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to the success of this local authority, please submit your CV to Tyrese at Tempting Recruitment via tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment or call directly on 0203 854 4909. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and how your skills align with the requirements of the role.

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