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IMH Recruitment are looking for a reliable Housing Solutions Officer to work on behalf of our client based in Manchester
Overview
We are looking for someone with the ability to work under pressure with multiple demands and excellent knowledge of homelessness and experience in working to prevent it. We are looking for people with a knowledge of safeguarding and vulnerable citizens.
We are looking for people with part 7 knowledge of the Housing Act 1996. Proven and proficient in drafting s.184 decision letters
Responsibilities
- Assist service users to engage with support services provided by both statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring that the client is appropriately supported and therefore able to contribute actively in the community.
- The role holder will provide advice and expertise to partner agencies and stakeholders to promote the service and represent the rights and needs of the vulnerable residents of Manchester.
- Establish and maintain relationships with service users to challenge their existing patterns of behaviour.
- Provide support and advice to service users which provide the opportunity to engage with appropriate local and national organised and community based services.
- Monitor, evaluate and review assessments as required determining suitable adjustments to ensure that service users are able to achieve their agreed goals.
- Work with colleagues and stakeholders to produce plans that use service users individual needs to identify and reduce their vulnerability to risk situations.
- Promote the service strategies across the organisation and to other statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Ensure all records, processes and systems are up to date and maintained to assist with data collection and performance management.
Experience
- Previous experience working within Housing Solutions role
- Part 7 knowledge of the Housing Act 1996.
- Proven and proficient in drafting s.184 decision letters
Hours & Pay:
- 37 Hours per week
- 16.89 Per hour
