Opportunity Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Homelessness Officer to join a busy local authority team in Cheshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
As a Homelessness Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing advice and homelessness prevention services in line with current legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). You will manage a varied caseload, carrying out detailed housing needs assessments, determining statutory duties, and developing effective Personalised Housing Plans to prevent and relieve homelessness.
Key responsibilities include:
·Conducting triage interviews and comprehensive homelessness assessments
·Making legally sound S184 decisions
·Negotiating with landlords and third parties to prevent homelessness
·Working collaborativ...
As a Homelessness Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing advice and homelessness prevention services in line with current legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). You will manage a varied caseload, carrying out detailed housing needs assessments, determining statutory duties, and developing effective Personalised Housing Plans to prevent and relieve homelessness.
Key responsibilities include:
·Conducting triage interviews and comprehensive homelessness assessments
·Making legally sound S184 decisions
·Negotiating with landlords and third parties to prevent homelessness
·Working collaborativ...
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