Homeless & Housing Solutions Officer

Job Title: Homeless & Housing Solutions Officer
Location: Redditch (Hybrid)
Salary / Pay Rate: £22 p/h umbrella
Job Type: Contract (6 months)

The Role:

• On a case-by-case basis, provide a professional and compliant specialist customer facing Homelessness and Housing Solutions service firmly focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness through a range of housing options delivered across a range of tenure types.
• To be responsible and accountable for the Local Authorities operations in accordance with its legal obligations to provide professional housing and homelessness advice services in accordance with: Part VI & VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended); Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; Welfare Reform, Safeguarding and the Children's Act.
• Support the strategic and operational managers in delivering the vision, strategies and initiatives for the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Team and the wider Housing Service of which you are an integral part.

The Candidate:

• Some higher education of at least A level or equivalent in a Housing, legal or other subject highly relevant to the role
• At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in a homelessness, housing options or other relevant advice service
• Confident working knowledge of Part 7 and Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996.
• Able to offer sound housing advice to applicants
• Remaining aware of statutory and case law changes; and staying abreast of local and national issues relating to Homelessness.
• Working as part of a team of officers; and remaining flexible to conflicting demand.

How to apply:

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; .