An 8 month temporary contract opportunity has become available for a Local Authority based in South Wales.

You will be responsible for assessing the needs of applicants presenting as homeless.

Identify and advise on the appropriate housing options available and deliver interventions necessary with the aim of preventing Homelessness.

Assisting in the operation of the Authority's obligation under current housing legislation.

Interviewing new and existing applicants under current housing legislation providing assistance in completing the necessary application form,

Explaining the Authority's obligations, assessing their rights to be housed and providing further advice as necessary.

Ensuring that good quality housing advice is given to applicants to prevent homelessness and to enable applicants to resolve their own housing difficulties.

The ideal candidate will have Working knowledge of Housing Legislation in particular Knowledge the Housing Act 1996, Part 5, 6 & 7 and have a proven track record of providing homelessness advice for a local authority or a specialist housing advice provider.

Other titles: Housing Needs Officer, Housing Advice Officer, Housing Options Officer

Please contact the Social Housing team at New Directions on 02920 390 150

New Directions acts as an employment agency for this vacancy

Rate of Pay:

£14PH - 18PH

Sector:

Homelessness & Housing Advice

Location:

South Wales

Duration:

8 months

Please contact ND Social Housing for more information on 029 2039 0150 or use our Candidate Registration form to register with us.