Job Details
The post-holder will be responsible for proactively delivering housing options advice,
including security of tenure, low cost home ownership, preventing homelessness,
investigating householder circumstances and undertaking statutory assessments in order
to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis. This will
involve carrying and managing a case load across housing options, move-on and
homeless prevention, to work with individuals supporting and directing clients to access a
broad range of housing options and where appropriate making relevant onward referrals
and signpost to other services. The post holder will ensure statutory requirements are met
and local team targets are delivered through case work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be able to provide advice on a range of housing options, including low cost home ownership which promotes self-service, independence and prevents homelessness.
- To engage with the Housing Register and Allocations Team, Adult Social Care and Children’s Services to deliver a seamless service.
- To be able to provide expert advice on security of tenure, giving detailed advice and be able to support tenants where there tenancy may be at risk.
- To actively support and contribute to the effective management of the allocated department / team budget.
- To identify and suggest any improvements to current ways of working in order to deliver a more efficient and effective service for residents.
Umbrella Rate – £26.13
