Homelessness Officer x2

Two opportunities have arisen to work within the Housing Solutions teams at the City of Lincoln Council as a Homelessness Officer.

In this role, you will work proactively with individuals and families to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures set out for you to conduct your role effectively.

Thepostholder will work with a combination of remote and office-based working, with the occasional external visit.

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• Provide an efficient and effective service to families and individuals who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Advise and assist in the administration of the Housing Register.
• Effectively manage a caseload of housing advice and homelessness prevention cases.

• Working knowledge of homelessness legislation.
• Ability to determine priorities and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work and think creatively.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office proficiently.
• Ability to handle conflict and manage relationships effectively.
• Ability to successfully negotiate.

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).