Housing Options Officer

Housing Options Officer Taunton, Somerset 4 week contract Hybrid - 2 days a Week in Office Full - Time, 37 hours, 09;00-17:30My client is looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to start immediately. The client has stressed that driving and access to a vehicle is essential, as is a basic DBS and experience with housing I.T systems Locata/HP2.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide housing office and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and the organisation's policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential serviceTo take proactive steps to comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and be responsible for the decision making process under act.To meet the organisation's obligations under the prevent and relief duties of the act, in order to prevent homelessness by engaging in effective partnership working, negotiating and/or mediating, and providing accurate advice and assistanceAct as a caseworker to customers who approach the organisation with a housing need and assist them where appropriate, to retain their existing accommodation or advise them of the full range of alternative housing options availableIf the customer is threatened with homelessness or becomes homeless, to complete a personalised housing plan in writing, giving details of the advice and options and regularly review individual plansEssential RequirementsAwareness of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and its implementationHousing experience/experience of Homelessness legislation and practice, and providing housing adviceExperience and knowledge of areas related to homelessness prevention such as employment and relationship issuesExperience of working with Locata/HP2 housing systems If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to #####
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