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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Huddersfield . Are looking for a Housing Solutions Officer   to join their organisation.

Job Role: Housing Solutions Officer  
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until November 2025 (Possible Extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Rate of Pay: £19.84 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Location: Huddersfield  
Office Based/Hybrid: Fully office based
Short Brief/Requirement:
Candidate will work Monday-Friday, office based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury Library Hubs carrying out face-to-face housing needs assessment in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the council procedures. Start time for 9 am however finish time will be when the last customer has been dealt with/assessed in the office.
This is a "casework" holding role. Knowledge of the Civica Abritas Housing system would be advantageous but not essential as necessary training will be given.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be able to work proactively to develop relationships with customers and partners and generate solutions which empower customers to help themselves.
• You will help to embed an early intervention and prevention approach to tackling housing issues.
• You will also contribute to time limited projects under the direction of senior colleagues.
• The Housing Solutions Service (HSS) plays a significant role in contributing to the Council’s strategic housing vision.
• The HSS offers a comprehensive cross tenure housing options service to people in housing need.
• The service’s main focus is on assisting people to find, keep, maintain, and live independently in quality, affordable homes.
• The service adopts a person centred, creative early intervention prevention approach to solving housing problems, only turning to compliance as a last resort.

Job Requirements:

• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Housing Solutions Officer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation. 
• Experience of delivering a frontline service.
• Ability to engage and communicate sensitively and compassionately
  with customers and partners in a demanding environment.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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