Housing Advice Officer

Housing Advice Officer needed in Ebley Wharf, Stroud, £14.02ph PAYE – Reference: 5296944

• Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus- the county wide choice based lettings scheme-, monitoring adverts placed by partner social landlords (Registered Providers) and allocating the client’s own stock

• Investigate and make decisions on all aspects of homelessness applications under the relevant legislation, guiding Housing Advice assistants, recording and monitoring data for government statistical returns, B&B/temporary accommodation placements.

• Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention and delivery of the Client’s Homelessness Strategy.

• Provide housing advice services to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and other agencies concerning housing law and the local housing market.

• To work towards optimum efficiency and in line with legislation, the Code of Guidance, case law and good practice guidelines.

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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