Homeless Prevention Officer

Homeless Prevention Officer needed in Basingstoke, £19.65ph PAYE - OR110861 You will ideally have working knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. A typical day working in our Homelessness Prevention Team will involve managing a caseload, using a person-centred approach to undertake detailed housing options and support needs assessments and take actions to prevent homelessness and making statutory homeless determinations under the HRA.

Primarily you will work alongside those at risk of homelessness and collaborate with internal and external partners including accommodation providers and community safety teams. In addition to your existing experience and skills, you will apply a trauma informed approach to provide an effective homelessness prevention service for individuals and families, many of whom have multiple and complex vulnerabilities. You will also ideally have working knowledge of using the JIGSAW system for case management.

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 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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