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Good Morning,
I am currently representing Hackney Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Benefit & Housing Needs Officer this role will be: REMOTE WORKING
The right candidate will:
Housing Options and Advice Service - Homelessness Officer Prevention work
- Negotiating with host
- Aware of S21 notices being legal and eviction process
- Dealing with landlord harassment, know about N244 re-entry, work with probation
- Deal with DV and lots more Provide Options and Advice
- Look at HB, DHP, maximising income, debt management
- Liaise with Housing Supply Homelessness - know when interim duty is triggered, placing in TA and what is required, take homelessness applications.
- Make necessary investigations and make decisions whether we owe a duty or not. Signposting
We require the following:
- JIGSAW experience
- Unlimited broadband at home and access to a laptop or computer. We may be able to provide laptops where required.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon,
