Housing Options Advisor - Morden, United Kingdom - Row london construction

Row london construction

Verified Company

Morden, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

1.
MAIN PURPOSE

To interview and assess homeless people
To prevent homelessness by promoting housing options
To determine whether applicants are owed a statutory duty under the 1996 Housing Act, Part 7 as amended
To advise those who are threatened with homelessness in order to prevent homelessness
To assess the entitlements of single nonpriority homeless people and give them statutory advice and assistance
To participate in and help develop outreach work, such as advice surgeries
To provide advice to private sector tenants

2.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prevention Functions

To interview customers, to assess whether homelessness can be prevented in any way
To assess whether those who are threatened with homelessness qualify for private sector options, based on the likelihood of their meeting the criteria for the full housing duty under the Housing Act Part 7 as amended
To explain housing options clearly and lawfully to qualifying customers and to promote the idea, to interest as many customers as possible
To negotiate with applicants and explain the benefits of taking up housing options in a positive way
To complete interview notes and forms correctly
To administer a case load of options cases and ensure they are progressed efficiently
To interview applicants and take detailed statements concerning their eligibility, priority need, homelessness, intentional homelessness and local connection

1.
Knowledge

To have a knowledge of relevant current legislation and case law, including the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, the Housing Acts of 1985, 1988, 1996 and 2004

2.
Skills

Excellent communication skills, including under the Housing Act 1996, Part 7 to write and speak to landlords and to explain matters to customers
Ability to negotiate with householders

3.
Experience/Training