£19.20 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Social Care
Posted 15 hours ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
Homelessness Prevention Officer, West Yorkshire
Pay rate £19.20 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer in West Yorkshire.
Main duties and responsibilities
Work with the Housing Options team in the front line Homelessness Prevention Service to provide support and advice to households to prevent and relieve homelessness and to secure and maintain tenancies.
Interview customers who present as homeless or in housing need to the Housing Options Service and give specific advice and information on homelessness prevention, securing accommodation if homeless, and the help that’s available.
Interview customers where there is a reason to believe they’re eligible and homeless, complete an assessment of their needs and develop fit for purpose personal housing plans. Produce and issue required written documentation, e.g. plans and decision letters.
Carry a caseload of clients and undertake comprehensive and hands on homelessness prevention work. This will include negotiating with landlords, parents and others and advocating with a range of organisations and agencies.
Support households who now find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness by developing relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, housing providers, voluntary agencies and community groups, etc to broaden knowledge of homelessness services and build effective referral routes, ensuring close liaison, co-operation and information exchange as appropriate to ensure better outcomes.
Knowledge of homelessness legislation is essential, with a particular focus on the duties contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The postholder must have a sound understanding of prevention and relief duties, including assessing housing needs, developing Personalised Housing Plans, and working proactively with households and partner agencies to prevent and relieve homelessness in accordance with statutory requirements and guidance
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.
Pay rate £19.20 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer in West Yorkshire.
Main duties and responsibilities
Work with the Housing Options team in the front line Homelessness Prevention Service to provide support and advice to households to prevent and relieve homelessness and to secure and maintain tenancies.
Interview customers who present as homeless or in housing need to the Housing Options Service and give specific advice and information on homelessness prevention, securing accommodation if homeless, and the help that’s available.
Interview customers where there is a reason to believe they’re eligible and homeless, complete an assessment of their needs and develop fit for purpose personal housing plans. Produce and issue required written documentation, e.g. plans and decision letters.
Carry a caseload of clients and undertake comprehensive and hands on homelessness prevention work. This will include negotiating with landlords, parents and others and advocating with a range of organisations and agencies.
Support households who now find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness by developing relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, housing providers, voluntary agencies and community groups, etc to broaden knowledge of homelessness services and build effective referral routes, ensuring close liaison, co-operation and information exchange as appropriate to ensure better outcomes.
Knowledge of homelessness legislation is essential, with a particular focus on the duties contained within Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The postholder must have a sound understanding of prevention and relief duties, including assessing housing needs, developing Personalised Housing Plans, and working proactively with households and partner agencies to prevent and relieve homelessness in accordance with statutory requirements and guidance
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.