Resettlement Officer Contract Full Time

Resettlement Officer Based in Poole and the rate is £14.38ph PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role.    

Employer Reference: 5183415

This role will involve:

• To assist homeless households residing in temporary placements and supported units to secure appropriate settled accommodation.
• To liaise with other housing providers, partners and landlords/agents to secure a steady supply of good quality accommodation available to those in temporary or supported placements.
• To assist in the development of ongoing competitive initiatives to attract new landlords and retain existing landlords/agents.
• To evolve a well-developed tenant and landlord service to residents.
• To assist households at risk of homelessness with finding accommodation in order to prevent them becoming homeless.
• To manage the day to day throughput of applicants through temporary accommodation, including sign up’s housing benefit applications and any other related paperwork.

Ideally candidates will have:

• An awareness of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) part VII
• Homelessness case law
• Knowledge of other legislation such as the Children’s Act, Family Law Act, Protection of Eviction Act, Suitability of Accommodation Order

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@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.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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