Homeless Assessment Officer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Colbern Limited

Colbern Limited

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Homeless Assessment Officer
Liverpool
Contract
£13.42 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Homeless Assessment Officer.

Evidence of and commitment to continuous professional development.
Substantial experience of interviewing and negotiation skills including direct experience of working to prevent homelessness.
Experience of homelessness and housing advice work.
Experience in working with vulnerable client groups.
Knowledge of the social and financial costs of homelessness to individuals, the local authority and other relevant bodies.
Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant, Immigration, Welfare Benefits and relevant Social Services legislation.
Experience of effective interviewing skills.
Ability to think creatively in finding solutions to preventing homelessness.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to negotiate and work assertively, yet in a sensitive manner, with those who are potentially homeless to ensure that they achieve a realistic understanding of their situation and to discuss the options available to them.
Ability to investigate issues in a sensitive manner.
Ability to accurately record statements and findings.
Ability to discuss and negotiate effective outcomes with accommodation providers and landlords options to prevent homelessness.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV.

Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.