Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer - London, United Kingdom - Colbern Limited

Colbern Limited

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

NCD
Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer
Lewisham
Contract
£21.24 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer.

To provide a comprehensive high quality homeless prevention, support and advice service to

all households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

To provide an assessment service to customers presenting to the Council to ascertain what

duties are owed to them by the authority and what alternative housing options are available to

them.

To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Homelessness legislation

and case law coupled with hands-on experience of preventing homelessness and making

statutory decisions.

To develop specialist knowledge and skills in relation to customers required to enable the

delivery of a flexible and responsive housing needs service that can effectively meet changing

demands and customer pressures.

To keep up to date, clear, accessible and accurate casework and data records and report on

performance as required.

Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons by the
Council under Part V1 and Part V11 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 & Localism Act 2011
Knowledge of the duties owed to young people under the Childrens Act 1989
Detailed and extensive knowledge of the Code of Guidance issued by the Dept for Communities & Local Government for local authorities 2006
Detailed and up to date knowledge of all relevant case law pertaining to homelessness and its
Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985 and Protection from Eviction Act 1977
Detailed working knowledge of other agencies, both statutory and voluntary providing relevant advice
and assistance to customers under alternative legislation and in all forms of tenure
of tenancy agreements across all tenures
Knowledge of the housing problems faced by an inner London borough

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.