Homelessness Reduction Officer needed in Newport £12.00ph PAYE – Reference: 435866
This role will involve:
To interview and carry out an assessment of needs of households requesting assistance or advice with housing, including the assessment of their eligibility, homelessness, and priority needs under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), relevant orders and codes of guidance or any other subsequent legislation in order to allow households to make effective and informed choices about their accommodation options.
To identify households where homelessness may be prevented and act upon enquiries by liaising with accommodation providers, landlords, letting agents, housing associations, Housing Benefit department, financial institutions, Law Centre, CAB, Supporting People colleagues, support providers, Social Services and other departments, health staff and GPs, the voluntary sector and other relevant organisations in order to maximise the prevention of homelessness. Maintaining information utilising databases and handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Ideally candidates would be an excellent communicator, passionate and person-centred, dynamic and creative in seeking solutions and prioritising tasks organised and methodical with a good eye for detail. Knowledge of CIVICA IT system experience would be beneficial but not essential.
This is working full time hours on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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