Description: | For: Housing Advice & Homelessness Officer
Meyer Scott Ref: VR/05732
Cambourne – Will be some field based visits required
£14.50 - £16.50 per hour
Mon – Fri 09.00 – 17.00
This is initially a 2 month temporary contract.
Working within a busy Public Sector team this role will require the Post Holder to:
• Assess homeless applications – including investigations, assessment of the Council’s statutory duties, decision letters. • Arranging temporary accommodation – referring to temporary accommodation or arranging B&B placements. • Preventing homelessness – including advice and assistance, money advice referrals, private rent placements, advising on the housing register and lettings policy • Working with partner agencies – investigations, preventing homelessness, assessing needs, referring for support, following protocols and safeguarding.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a Housing related environment and customer facing role. Experience of Housing advice and Homelessness is essential. |