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Housing Options Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B9 5PX, England

Salary

£26 - £27 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves managing and supporting the Housing Assessment and Homeless Accommodation Teams in fulfilling the Council's statutory homelessness functions.
  • Candidates must have a good working knowledge of relevant housing legislation, specifically the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  • A minimum of 4 years of senior housing options experience is required, along with experience in making Section 184 decisions and handling a caseload.
  • The position focuses on providing advice and assistance to customers to prevent homelessness and minimize housing needs.
  • Salary details are not provided, but Vivid Resourcing is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants.

To manage, support, organise/provide training and lead on the Service Improvement of the Housing Assessment and Homeless Accommodation Teams, in the provision and discharge of the Council's statutory homelessness functions and reviews.

Day to Day Duties:

  • Good working knowledge of relevant housing legislations (HRA 2017).
  • Experience in carrying out Section 184 decisions.
  • Experience in handling a caseload.
  • Providing advice and assistance to customers on housing options in order to prevent homelessness and minimise housing need.

Requirements i.e. qualifications/experience

  • 4 years Senior Housing Options' exp.
  • Housing Act 1996 Part VI/VII.
  • Section 184 experience.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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