Homeless Casework Officer Full Time Temporary

Homeless Casework Officer needed in Portsmouth £12.13 per hr PAYE – Reference: 5189313

This role will involve:

• The post holder will be working as a homeless caseworker based within the Housing Needs, Advice and Support Service, supporting the Housing Needs, Advice and Support team.
• They will be required to make decisions on homeless cases in accordance with Part 7 of the 1996 Housing Act, for applications made prior to the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act. This will involve interviewing customers who are threatened with homelessness, making enquiries to establish their circumstances and support needs, and making decisions in accordance with the 1996 Housing Act. 
• They will also be assessing homeless applications in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This will include making assessments of both housing and support needs, creating personal housing plans and reviewing and updating the housing plans as appropriate.  They will need to be able to identify solutions to prevent and relieve homelessness wherever possible, and to work collaboratively with customers to achieve a housing solution. 

Ideally candidates will have:

• Has experience of working in a local authority making homeless decisions. They must be able to work independently to make homeless and care and support assessments, interpret legislation and make decisions in accordance with the legislation.
• Has experience of managing a homeless caseload, prioritising work appropriately, keeping customers updated of the progress of their application and keeping accurate records.
• Has knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and an ability to apply this legislation and deal with homeless applications appropriately.

This is a full time role 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.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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