Housing Solutions Officer - Surrey, United Kingdom - Runnymede Borough Council

Runnymede Borough Council

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Surrey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Housing Solutions Officer
£31,997 - £39,424

37 per week, Hybrid working

About the role

This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work preventing homelessness and ending rough sleeping in the area.

As the Housing Solutions Officer, you will:

Carry out initial assessments of individuals' circumstances.
Provide tailored advice to enable the applicant to resolve their housing difficulty.
Confirm the duties the Council owe to the applicant in writing.
Continually review and update the advice and support we can provide to the applicant.
Provide a full housing solutions service, offering advice and assistance.
Make lawful decisions in accordance with the legislation.
You will have a manageable level of cases.

About you

Knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
Experience in carrying out detailed assessments.
Good quality communication, both verbal and written
A team player
Able to work well under pressure.

About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments.

As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.

We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open-minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

We have an exceptional Housing Solutions team that has achieved many positive outcomes for applicants. This role will support us to continue to deliver a high-quality homelessness service.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation and performance of the Council's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and assist in the review of procedures and policies within the team.

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