Homelessness & Prevention Officer

Location:

Rugby, Warwickshire

Reference – SCS
2071

Job Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour

Hours:

37 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the Rugby office

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy
, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness & Prevention Officer to join Rugby Council on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with individuals and families who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, providing housing advice, assessments and investigations
, and supporting customers to secure suitable accommodation.

Strong experience working under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 is essential.

• Assess homelessness applications and conduct detailed customer interviews.
• Investigate homelessness cases and manage statutory homelessness duties.
• Prepare and issue statutory homelessness decisions
  .
• Work in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
  .
• Develop and monitor Personal Housing Plans
  .
• Prevent and relieve homelessness through appropriate interventions.
• Apply relevant legislation, guidance and case law
  .
• Support customers into private rented or social housing.
• Work with vulnerable customers and partner agencies to identify appropriate housing solutions.
• Manage a busy caseload while meeting statutory deadlines.
• Experience of Part VI Housing Act 1996
  , Housing Waiting List applications and temporary accommodation would be advantageous.

• Recent Local Authority homelessness or housing experience
  .
• Strong knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996
  .
• Excellent knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
  .
• Experience making statutory homelessness decisions
  .
• Strong investigation and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines.
• Experience working with vulnerable customers and partner agencies
  .
• Knowledge of Part VI Housing Act 1996 and temporary accommodation is desirable.

To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

• Competitive £30.00 per hour rate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a Local Authority housing service
• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
• Access to further public sector opportunities

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy
, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.

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Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy
, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.