Homeless Officer

Job description

Job Title: Homeless Officer

Location: Chelmsford

Hourly Rate: £17.45 per hour - £19.05 per hour

Duration: 3 months initially, with view for further extension thereafter

We are currently recruiting for a Homeless Officer on behalf of our public sector organisation based in Chelmsford.

·  To deliver the council's housing solutions services

·  To apply a focused customer focused, proactive, problem-solving approach in supporting households to overcome their housing difficulties, prevent homelessness, including effective decision making and homelessness case management in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedure

·  To ensure all customers receive a comprehensive assessment of all available housing options, including proactive advice and support to sustain existing accommodation where possible (and appropriate) or to access alternative accommodation solutions where necessary

The successful applicant will have a full driving licence and will have previous experience within housing and homelessness within a public sector organisation.

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