This Housing Options Officer post sits in the Housing Options service at Ashfield District Council, working with residents who are threatened with homelessness or already homeless. The work centres on investigating each household's circumstances and assessing its housing and support needs under homelessness law and council procedures, aiming to prevent or relieve homelessness. It is a full-time post with flexible working available. Applicants must be able to interpret complex legislation and guidance, and a DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Providing a customer-focused advice and assessment service for people threatened with or experiencing homelessness
- Investigating customers' circumstances and assessing their housing and support needs in line with homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and council policies
- Working to prevent or relieve homelessness wherever possible
- Contributing to new working practices and initiatives that prevent homelessness
- Helping to increase take-up of housing options
- Helping to minimise the use and cost of temporary accommodation
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Interpreting complex legislation and guidance
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
What’s offered
- Up to 43 days' holiday a year including bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
