Job title: Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer
Location: Worcestershire
Work Mode: Hybrid 1/2 days per week in the office
Pay Rate: £30 - £32 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Assignment Duration: 3 months temporary
Our client is looking for an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing, Communities, Environment & Planning Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a specialised homelessness and housing solutions service focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness. Working within a supportive team, you will be responsible for handling complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation, including the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice and solutions on housing options, ensuring a customer-centred approach with sensitivity to equality and diversity.
- Manage a caseload of homelessness applications, applying up-to-date case law to make robust, legally compliant decisions.
- Coordinate temporary accommodation placements in line with legislation and best practices.
- Cultivate relationships with private sector landlords to expand housing options and prevent homelessness.
- Prepare accurate case files and reports, ensuring transparency, quality, and adherence to financial regulations.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Council departments and local agencies, to support clients effectively.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in homelessness or housing options, with in-depth knowledge of housing legislation and case management.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a high-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively in a team setting.
This role is ideal for a resilient, independent professional who can build strong relationships, manage complex cases, and is committed to improving homelessness services. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of our community members, we encourage you to apply.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.