Vivid's client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months with the option to be extended for a further 6 months depending on experience.
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Housing Options Officer
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North West
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6 months
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£25 - 30 per hour
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Start ASAP
You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for:
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Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice
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Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing
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Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutions
To be considered for this role candidates should have:
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A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act.
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The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge of The Housing Act.
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Knowledge and experience of directly applying homelessness legislation in a Local Authority setting.
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Experience in issuing Section 184 Decisions with little to no guidance and an ability to interview clients and assess their applications quickly and accurately.
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Experience working with Single Homeless and Rough Sleepers
