Jobs, fresher vacancy - Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer • Uxbridge

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Uxbridge

5 month contract with a local AuthorityJob PurposeThe post-holder will be responsible for proactively delivering housing options advice, including security of tenure, low cost home ownership, preventing homelessness, investigating householder circumstances and undertaking statutory assessments in order to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis. This will involve carrying and managing a case load across housing options, move-on and homeless prevention, to work with individuals supporting and directing clients to access a broad range of housing options and where appropriate making relevant onward referrals and signpost to other services. The post holder will ensure statutory requirements are met and local team targets are delivered through case work.Key Duties/AccountabilitiesDelivery of agreed Team Plans. Reducing numbers of households placed in temporary accommodation.Procurement of private rented accommodation.Supporting residents into alternative accommodation provision. Prevention case decisions completed within 56 days Relief case decisions completed within 56 days. Reviews undertaken within 56 days.Delivery against any agreed Service Levels.Essential Experience RequiredExperience of working in a front facing team interviewing and assessing clients with a need for assistance.Experience of case work and the application of case work management systems. Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working.Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision.Essential Qualification RequiredA good standard of education with English & Maths GCSE grade AC or equivalent is essential.Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or relevant experience.Additional information to noteThis role is 36 working hours per week.This role requires a DBS. The role closes on 23/04/25