Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive Housing Solutions Officer to provide specialist housing advice, homelessness prevention, and casework management in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This role is critical in supporting residents at risk of homelessness, offering tailored housing solutions, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties.
You will work with a diverse caseload, including those facing eviction, domestic abuse survivors, and individuals with complex housing needs, securing long-term sustainable accommodation through prevention, relief, and housing options strategies.
Key Responsibilities
·Deliver comprehensive, person-centred housing advice to prevent homelessness.
·Manage a caseload of clients under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
·Assess applications under the prevention and relief duties, issuing S.184 decision letters where required.
·Identify and address safegua...