As a Housing Solutions Officer, you will play a key role in supporting residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing professional housing advice and working to prevent and relieve homelessness.
You will assess individual circumstances, identify appropriate housing solutions and work closely with residents and partner organisations to secure suitable accommodation wherever possible.
The role will involve:
Assessing homelessness applications and determining eligibility and housing needs
Providing clear, accurate and timely housing advice to residents
Developing and implementing personalised housing plans
Working proactively to prevent homelessness and relieve homelessness where it has occurred
Identifying suitable housing options and making appropriate referrals
Liaising with landlords, housing providers and other agencies to secure accommodation
Making decisions in line with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records
Working with partner services to support vulnerable residents and achieve positive outcomes
Managing a caseload effectively and ensuring statutory duties and deadlines are met
About you
We are looking for an experienced housing professional who has a strong understanding of homelessness legislation and can confidently manage complex cases.
Knowledge and practical experience of the Homelessness Reduction Act is essential, along with experience of working within a homelessness or housing solutions environment.
You will need:
Proven experience in a Housing Solutions, Homelessness or Housing Advice role
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
Experience of assessing homelessness applications and housing needs
Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, policies and procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
The ability to work effectively with vulnerable residents and a range of partner agencies
Good written and IT skills, with accurate case recording experienceIf you have the relevant homelessness and housing experience and are available for an immediate or short-term contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.
About Connect2Halton
This role is being recruited by Connect2Halton on behalf of Halton Borough Council.
Connect2Halton is Halton's own temporary recruitment service, providing temporary and casual staffing solutions across Halton Borough Council. We are locally based and work closely with the Council to provide quality candidates while reducing reliance on external agency spend.
Connect2Halton is owned by Halton Borough Council and operates as part of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP, jointly owned by Halton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent.
Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
