Housing Professional

Description:

Housing Advice and Early Intervention Officer

Lewisham

Contract

£19.05 per hour PAYE

Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Advice and Early Intervention Officer.

Hybrid working 2-3 days working from the office at Laurence House Catford

To act as the first point of contact for clients and others presenting to the service.

To undertake initial triage assessments to identify support and housing need for clients who may be

vulnerable with complex needs.

To provide an efficient, person centred, information, advice, guidance, intervention, assessment,

assistance and practical support service to residents, enabling them to make informed choices in relation

to their housing needs and signpost as necessary.

To carry out holistic assessments of housing, health and social care needs, providing appropriate

interventions and referrals, with the aim of minimising avoidable escalation to homelessness and use of

higher level statutory and crisis service provision.

To provide advice information and assistance in regards to housing options and services available.

To coordinate referrals to other services where appropriate. To ensure that all client details are logged and

updated accurately.

To carry out administrative duties to ensure efficient service delivery.

Knowledge of housing related support services

Knowledge of the housing options approach to homelessness

prevention.

Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable adults in housing need.

Knowledge of support services available to vulnerable adults.

Good Knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients

are an equal opportunities employer