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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
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Your primary aim is to prevent homelessness wherever possible, ideally through early intervention; where homelessness cannot be prevented you will determine if the Council has a statutory duty towards a customer.
• You will have an understanding of housing and homeless legislation and be able to carry out homeless assessments, ensuring appropriate decisions are determined.
• You assist in the provision of frontline service delivery and be part of a team duty rota providing advice and assistance to customers who are either facing the threat of homelessness or homeless on the day. 
• You will need tenacity and perseverance required for working with and supporting people who have complex needs, vulnerabilities and can present with challenging behaviours
• You will refer to colleagues within the service for the provision of temporary accommodation
• You will provide advice and guidance to other services both internal and external

Job Requirements:

• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Housing Solutions Officer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation.  
• Skills and experience in inputting into and collating information from
  various IT systems and use of software packages.
• Awareness and understanding of housing related benefits.
• 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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