Homelessness Prevention Officer - Reigate, United Kingdom - Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

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Reigate, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job reference

REQ000773

Date posted

13/04/2023

Application closing date

27/04/2023

Location

Town Hall, Reigate

Salary

£26,233-£33,924 per annum. Dependant on Experience

Employment type

Permanent. Full Time, 36 hours per week

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Housing

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Job description

About the Role

This post is one of four Homeless Prevention Officers that work closely with four Homeless Prevention & Relief Officers within our very successful Housing Team.

Prevention Officers proactively work with households facing homelessness to either sustain their accommodation where possible or assist with securing alternative accommodation.

About the Person**You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a good team player and be able to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service, with the skill and discipline to deliver this across a varied workload and to work to deadlines, are essential.

We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative individual that can engage well with members of the public that are often going through a difficult time and sometimes have vulnerabilities.

You will work within the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) up to the end of the 'Prevention' stage of the Homelessness Reduction Act.

You will provide comprehensive housing advice to households with a range of tenures. You will interview clients, assess their circumstances, decide what statutory duties may be owed, and identify their housing options.

You will work collaboratively with other partners including housing associations, police, social services, substance treatment agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

Ideally applicants will be familiar with relevant legislation, the benefits system and have experience of working in a role providing housing advice and/or tenancy support.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We will provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme.

You will also have access to a range of discounts including annual 'Better' leisure centre membership, local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and childcare vouchers.

Additional Information

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 15th May 2023

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.