2 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This position is situated within the Housing Advice, Information, and Assessment Service. The role is crucial in delivering a proactive, holistic, personalized, and integrated Housing Advice and Support service. The primary aim is to prevent and alleviate homelessness while supporting service users in achieving independent living.

Responsibilities

Provide advice on areas such as security of tenure, possession proceedings, housing rights post-relationship breakdown, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counseling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, support services, and long-term accommodation options.
Employ a casework approach to identify solutions that meet customer needs, assisting them in accessing necessary services to achieve desired outcomes.
Develop and review solution-focused and person-centered action/support plans with both short and long-term goals to address customer needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with internal and external individuals and organizations to offer advice and support to vulnerable adults and young people.
Conduct relevant inquiries, assess accommodation eligibility, and make complex decisions in line with current legislation, codes of guidance, case law, and policy, with a focus on the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002 & 2004, or subsequent legislation.
Issue comprehensive decision letters that comply with prevailing legislation, codes of guidance, and case law.

Essential Experience

Extensive working knowledge of housing options and Housing legislation, particularly Part VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), Security of Tenure, Welfare and Housing Benefits, and Immigration.
Experience in providing support, advice, and guidance in a complex environment.

Essential Qualifications

Additional Information

Targeted Housing Advisor