Housing Solution Officer · On-site

We are currently working with authorities in the Northeast who have got some exciting opportunities for Housing Solution Officers.

Within this role you will:

• Offer support and advice to individuals facing homelessness, helping them sustain their current accommodation or secure alternative housing.
• Work with clients to create tailored plans that help them prevent homelessness or secure suitable housing options.
• Handle a range of complex homelessness cases, building strong, ongoing relationships with service users to effectively prevent or relieve homelessness.
• Collaborate with other services, partners, and agencies to prevent homelessness, attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and drive coordinated action.
• Visit clients' homes or other relevant locations to assess cases, evaluate housing needs, and identify viable solutions to prevent homelessness.

You will need:

• Understanding of the legislative frameworks and statutory requirements related to homelessness prevention and the Housing Solutions Service.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles, Care Act assessments, and their implications for housing services.
• Knowledge of the Welfare Reform Act, the Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI & VII), and the housing allocations process.
• Insight into current challenges in social and private housing, along with a range of homelessness prevention strategies.
• Ability to think creatively and address challenging situations with effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate, and work effectively with other services and partners.

If this role is of interest to you, submit your CV below.