Housing Solutions Officer

Havering

25 P/H (Umbrella)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Housing Solutions Officer.

The purpose of the role is to work proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to provide comprehensive advice and assist them to prevent their homelessness by retaining their current housing where possible, or otherwise to help them to relieve their homelessness by helping them to secure alternative accommodation.

Knowledge and Experience

Detailed knowledge of local authority legal obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII, Homelessness Act 2002 the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities. Knowledge shall also include related legislation such as those covering child protection, security of tenure, etcExperience of working people who are homeless or in other stressful situations and from diverse backgrounds and circumstances

If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV, alternatively please contact Sarah on (phone number removed)