Housing Options Officer - Dunstable, United Kingdom - Service Care Solutions - Housing

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We are currently working with an LA based in Central Bedfordshire who are recruiting for an Interim Housing Options Officer.

This is an Interim contract that s due to run until the end of the financial year.

You will be responsible for the below:

  • Deliver effective advisory & assistance service as part of a comprehensive approach to Housing Options that meets statutory requirements.
  • Negotiate with landlords and other agencies or relevant parties (e.g. family and friends) to ensure that accommodation does not cease to be available to an applicant whenever possible.
  • Mediate to resolve potentially homeless cases, irrespective of tenure (excluding fear of violence).
  • Manage a caseload, and make decisions in regards to homelessness which include judgements related to duties owed by the local authority and determining the best course of action in emergency situations, which impact upon the health and safety of people inthe community.
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