Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer needed in Uxbridge

The hourly rate is £23.23ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1178232

The successful candidate will be an experienced Housing Advice/ Prevention/Homelessness Assessment Officer who can hit the ground running.

They will be expected to be part of the Housing Options duty Service, completing assessment, and carrying out respective prevention and relief work and managing a varied caseload Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation and statute is required along with experience of carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters. Candidates will be required to demonstrate they have practical experience of delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services and is manage the multiple demands and pressures of the service.

Candidate should expect to be office based 50% of the time once they have completed an office-based induction period which normally takes two to four weeks to complete depending on level of competency. Office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

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