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Housing Solutions Officer
Coventry | Hybrid Working
Rate: £31.86 per hour
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Initial Contract Length: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours (9:00am-17:00pm)
Role Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and prevention to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing advice and statutory homelessness services.
Working within a supportive Housing Solutions team, you will manage a varied caseload, helping individuals and families prevent or relieve homelessness while ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under current housing legislation.
What You'll Do as a Housing Solutions Officer
·Manage a caseload of customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, delivering advice and housing solutions.
·Carry out assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and develop Personal Housing Plans tailored to individual needs.
·Work proactively to prevent homelessness by identifying suitable housing options and supporting customers to sustain accommodation.
·Liaise with landlords, letting agents, partner agencies and internal teams to secure appropriate housing solutions.
·Maintain accurate case records, produce reports and ensure compliance with housing legislation, policies and performance standards.
What You'll Need as a Housing Solutions Officer
·Previous experience working within a Housing Solutions, Homelessness or Housing Options service.
·Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
·Experience managing complex casework and delivering excellent customer-focused services.
·Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including partner agencies, landlords and support organisations.
·Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
What's On Offer
·£31.86 per hour.
·Inside IR35.
·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
·Hybrid working based in Coventry.
·Opportunity to join a collaborative Local Authority Housing team.
·Immediate start available.
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