Prevention Visiting Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Medi 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Hydref 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW2 1EG |
| Cwmni: | London Borough of Lambeth |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1952 |
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Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer x2 posts
SO2: Starting salary £40,005 per annum incl LW
Hybrid / Full Time
One-year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Homelessness Prevention Service is the Council’s frontline response to alleviating homelessness in the borough. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated and skilled individual to join the team working to reform the response to homelessness. The team manages a varied case load in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice, advocacy, negotiation and mediation. Our proactive housing options approach prevents homelessness by finding real solutions for people in housing difficulties.
About the Role:
The post holders will be a vital part of the housing advice team, providing tailored and informative advice to prevent homelessness. The post holders will routinely undertake home visits for those at risk of homelessness, to fully understand the situation and be able to provide innovative and tailored options to prevent homelessness.
The post forms part of the Council’s approach to reducing homelessness in the borough. The introduction of home visits is a new way of working for the team, this presents an exciting and unique opportunity to input into the design of how the visits will be undertaken, how those who will most benefit are identified and the support that can be offered to prevent homelessness.
You will be responsible for carrying out in depth interviews with the aim of preventing or relieving homelessness for those who are identified as benefitting from a home visit. You will advise customers of the housing options available to them and complete Personal Housing Plans. You will also investigate complex housing situations and issue decisions in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
We welcome applications from recent graduates and those that have transferable skills and the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge. On the job training will be provided to all successful applicants.
To be considered for interview, supporting statement should clearly evidence:
- Awareness of legislation relating to housing advice, homelessness, housing management and the allocation of housing, with a good practical understanding of the range of housing problems people may experience.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of homeless and housing applicants and tenants.
- Experience of providing quality advice and information to members of the public and of handling complaints and enquiries
- Excellent knowledge of negotiation and mediation techniques and their practical application
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Oluwatoyin Ogunyemi at oogunyemi@lambeth.gov.uk
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your personal statement or CV.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 6th October 2024
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
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