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    Homelessness Prevention - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

    West Berkshire Council
    West Berkshire Council Newbury, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Vacancy Description

    Are you someone who wants to have a positive impact on your community? Do you have experience in preventing and alleviating homelessness? West Berkshire Council is searching for a committed and skilled Homelessness Prevention & Relief Officer to join our Housing Service team and help us address the crucial issue of homelessness.

    As a Homelessness Prevention & Relief Officer, you'll be working under the guidance of the Homelessness Prevention & Relief Team Leader, playing a vital role in offering support to individuals and families facing homelessness risk. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

    • Managing a caseload related to homelessness prevention, focusing primarily on migration-related issues
    • Conducting detailed assessments to determine eligibility for housing support
    • Creating personalized support plans to cater to each client's specific needs
    • Collaborating with external organizations and partners to access necessary services and resources
    • Providing advice on housing options, rights, and responsibilities

    In order to thrive in this position, we are seeking someone who:

    • Is well-versed in homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
    • Has experience in evaluating and handling homelessness prevention and relief cases
    • Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, establishing rapport easily
    • Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle a demanding workload
    • Shows sound judgment and decision-making skills, even under pressure

    At West Berkshire Council, we offer attractive employment benefits such as:

    • Flexible working hours wherever feasible
    • Hybrid working arrangements, with 40% of the time spent in the office
    • Access to various training and development opportunities
    • Participation in the Local Government pension scheme
    • Family-friendly policies
    • Various local discounts
    • Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and other employee benefits
    • An annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per year (plus public holidays), increasing by 5 days after 5 years of service

    Please keep in mind that the closing date provided is indicative. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid missing out.

    If you want to learn more about the position, feel free to contact Tamara Hemmings for an informal discussion.

    Join us at West Berkshire Council and contribute to creating a tangible impact in our community. Take the opportunity to be part of our dedicated team.

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