Housing Options Officer needed in Bournemouth paying £14.38 per hr PAYE Ref: 5169340

This is working full time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities:

1. Consider and assess homeless applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017

1. To investigate, assess, assist and advise customers on their housing options, providing the Clients statutory obligations in relation to housing advice and homeless services. 
2. To actively work with clients to prevent their homelessness.  By assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted
3. To reach determinations and recommendations on homelessness cases, in accordance with the legislation and relevant case law.
4. To negotiate with landlords, parents and other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory to find the best solutions to clients housing needs
5. To advise clients on their housing options with regard to private rented, house shares, supported accommodation or access to the waiting list.
6. To provide tenancy, rights of occupation, welfare and benefits advice to clients to ensure that they have the best possible opportunities to retain their current accommodation or sustain their new accommodation.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

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