Homeless Prevention Officer 5275732
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.90 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1RT |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Redcar 5275732 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Homeless Prevention Officer
Ref: Redcar 5275732
Pay rate: £16.90 per hour PAYE
Role length: Anticipated 3 - 4 months
Working arrangements: Occasionally you will be required to work outside normal office hours i.e. evenings and weekends
Additional requirement: Full driving licence
The role:
We are seeking a very experienced Homeless Prevention Officer, with knowledge of the jigsaw case management system, to carry out day to day homeless prevention duties supporting people with their homeless needs by providing timely and appropriate housing advice and support to vulnerable households.
The aim is to prevent and alleviate homelessness and where necessary be responsible for the investigation of homelessness applications in accordance with legislation and guidance.
Key duties and responsibilities:
To ensure that clients who approach the Homelessness Service receive appropriate advice and support in order to prevent/alleviate homelessness
To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the development of strategies and schemes to prevent homelessness and to implement good practice
To maintain appropriate statistical, financial and administrative records relating to homelessness prevention
To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the analysis of data associated with homelessness and its prevention
To provide promotional advice and education to specific client groups at risk of homelessness
Where necessary, to carry out home visits to clients that are at risk of homelessness in order to assess circumstances and provide appropriate advice, through the delivery of a flexible hours homelessness prevention service
Liaise with landlords and relevant agencies in order to resolve issues which could result in Homelessness
To assist the Housing Service Team Leader in the allocation and monitoring of the “Homelessness Prevention Fund” in order to prevent specific cases of homelessness
Where required, to investigate and assess claims of homelessness/potential homelessness in accordance with existing legislation
To arrange temporary accommodation for homeless households as necessary including involvement in the emergency out-of-hours service
To contribute to the implementation of the Homelessness Strategy and relevant action plans
To contribute to the department’s Service Plan and ensuring that the objectives set out in the plan are achieved with effective monitoring and evaluation
What the client is looking for:
A good standard of basic education demonstrating good literacy and numeracy skills
Substantial experience of working in Local Authority housing department or similar organisation
Specific experience in homelessness or working with vulnerable clients
Knowledge of Housing legislation
Knowledge of the Jigsaw case management system
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to use computer systems related to specific activities
Ability to work with a variety of clients and to show empathy towards vulnerable clients
Good influencing and persuasive skills
Client orientated disposition
How to Apply:
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Job Ref: Redcar 5275732
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