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Homeless and Housing Officer

Homeless and Housing Officer

Pertemps

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5LN

Part Time

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Pertemps is seeking an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer for a local client in the Housing, Communities, Environment & Planning Directorate.
The role focuses on delivering specialized homelessness solutions, with responsibilities including managing complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation.
Candidates should have experience in homelessness or housing options, with a strong understanding of housing legislation and case management.
The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring one day a week in the office, and includes a competitive salary of £40,000 per year.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills are essential for success in this high-paced environment.

Pertemps are supporting a local client to appoint an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing, Communities, Environment & Planning Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a specialised homelessness and housing solutions service focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness. Working within a supportive team, you will be responsible for handling complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation, including the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act.Key Responsibilities:- Provide expert advice and solutions on housing options, ensuring a customer-centred approach with sensitivity to equality and diversity.- Manage a caseload of homelessness applications, applying up-to-date case law to make robust, legally compliant decisions.- Coordinate temporary accommodation placements in line with legislation and best practices.- Cultivate relationships with private sector landlords to expand housing options and prevent homelessness.- Prepare accurate case files and reports, ensuring transparency, quality, and adherence to financial regulations.- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Council departments and local agencies, to support clients effectively.Essential Requirements:- Experience in homelessness or housing options, with in-depth knowledge of housing legislation and case management.- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a high-paced environment.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively in a team setting.This role is hybrid based and would require the candidate to work from the office one day per week.Please apply with an updated CV!

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