Homeless & Housing Solutions Officer
V85103237
£30 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Birmingham, West Midlands
Public Sector And Council
Posted 13 days ago
Expires In 16 Days
Job Description
£30 per hour (Umbrella)
3-Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Monday – Friday | 9am – 5pm
Hybrid Working – 2 Days in the Office
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer to join a busy Local Authority team. This is a great opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation to support residents at risk of homelessness and help deliver effective housing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess homelessness applications and determine duties in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996
- Deliver prevention and relief duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Create and manage Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) to prevent homelessness
- Conduct interviews and assessments with applicants to determine housing needs
- Provide advice on housing options and support residents to secure sustainable accommodation
- Work with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to find suitable housing solutions
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation and local authority policies
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Homelessness or Housing Solutions role
- Strong working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Experience assessing applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996
- Experience managing homelessness prevention and relief cases
- Strong case management, communication and decision-making skills
- Experience working within a Local Authority housing service
⚠️ Please note: Applicants must have hands-on experience with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
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