Housing Solutions Officer

Description:

Housing Solutions Officer

Southwark

I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for someone to support the reduction of backlog case work in the Housing Solutions Team.

Main Responsibilities

To provide an effective, professional service on behalf of the Council including offering a full range of advice on housing options in the private and public sector and ensure comprehensive homelessness prevention service

To provide an effective, professional homelessness service on behalf of the Council including assessment and investigation of homeless approaches and applications in line with the Councils' statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part 7 and relevant case law.

To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers on behalf of the council in light of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This Plan will ensure that homelessness is prevented or relieved through active engagement with council and private sector services

To drive the council's reduction of temporary accommodation expenditure by ensuring that all other avenues are explored and customers are diverted away from its use

To lead on the collation of the data information for the Department for Communities and Local Government thereby assisting the government in its work to capture the true picture of homelessness and its impact on society

This position is fundamental to the provision of services to vulnerable customers who may approach the council for assistance through the Children's Act, the Care Act, and all relevant housing legislation including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Additional Information

There is a requirement for 3 days in the office a week