Housing Options Officer - London, United Kingdom - CRA GROUP LIMITED

CRA GROUP LIMITED

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_3 months contract with the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Council_

Job Summary:
Preventing homelessness through innovative ideas and Prevention funding, providing housing advice & assistance under HRA 2017.

Writing up Personal Housing Plans for applicants.

Adhering to the Homelessness Reduction Act and delivering the council's statutory homelessness function.

Essential Experience Required:

Detailed knowledge of local authority legal obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII, Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities.

Knowledge shall also include related legislation such as those covering child protection, security of tenure, etc.

An understanding of the needs of homeless households.

Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits.

Experience of leading a housing advice and/or homelessness service.

Experience of working in a public sector housing team or similar.

Experience of partnership working and influencing and negotiating to achieve successful outcomes.

Additional information to note:
The working arrangements are currently 2 days on the office each week and 3 from home (Hybrid).