Housing Assessment Officer

Housing Assessment Officer
Coalville, Leicestershire
Temporary
Full Time
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Housing Assessment Officer to join our team in Leicestershire on a full-time temporary ongoing basis, with an initial contract period of 3 months. The Housing Assessment Officer will be responsible for carrying out statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction act 2017.This role requires in-depth knowledge of housing legislation, and experience working closely with members of the public.
Requirements

• Experience working in a similar role, within social housing or homelessness - 3 years
• Knowledge of housing legislation, policies, and procedure, including the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Experience providing an effective service to members of the public
• Experience of managing budgets and expenditure
• Ability to manage own time and work load

Role Expectations

• Provide housing advice to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and any other external housing agencies
• Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus- the county wide choice based lettings scheme
• Assess homelessness applications and make decisions, keeping a record of all assessments and relevant documentation
• Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention
• Develop relationships with key internal and external partners, in order to provide solutions such as access to properties, tenancy fraud, fire risks, and safeguarding
• Maintain Records: Accurately record all casework in line with relevant policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality and data protection guidelines are strictly followed

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)