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Inquiries & Decision Officer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 28 - 28 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Islington, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Inquiries & Decision Officer this role will be: N1 1XR Hybrid
The right candidate will:
* To promote the spirit of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and prevention of homelessness every day of your work. Responsibility for the assessment, enquiries and main duty decisions (singles and families) with particular reference to assisting people under the relevant homelessness legislation and informing them of the Council’s decision in relation to their application.
* To specifically assist with pre-existing applications to clear the homeless decisions backlog. To operate to the highest professional customer care standards for the delivery of the homelessness service.
* To participate and contribute to relevant case conferences with internal council services (eg. Adult Social Care, Childrens Services, MARAC, DSM, hospitals etc) and provide advice on matters related to homelessness.
* To ensure responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding of adults and children at risk are met at all times and promotes the council’s safeguarding work.
* To make onward referrals to the relevant support agencies, public sector bodies and voluntary sector organisations.
* To undertake periodic home visits as required as part of the enquiries process when investigating main duty applications.
We require the following:
* Experience of conducting homeless assessments and reaching decisions on complex homeless cases, in accordance with the homeless legislation, case law, code of guidance and council policies and practice
* Experience of working with vulnerable members of the public in a housing, health or social care field within a diverse inner-city environment in addition to a clear understanding of the complexity of needs presented by homeless applicants (singles and families)
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
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