Homeless Assessment Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Homeless Assessment Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.,

• To deputise for the Team Leaders as required.
• To work with people in housing need and those who are potentially homeless to identify and address their housing and support needs. To identify problems causing their potential homelessness and provide them with tailored advice and assistance to secure alternative settled accommodation and prevent their becoming homeless.
• To work proactively with relevant Council departments, partners and private and registered social landlords to ensure that effective support is identified and implemented to prevent homelessness, ensure timely assessments and support clients into settled accommodation.
• To identify the support needs of service users and make appropriate referrals to other Council teams and external agencies.
• To ensure performance targets are met maintaining full and accurate records of all contact on the appropriate IT or manual systems.
  
  Evidence of and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Substantial experience of interviewing and negotiation skills including direct experience of working to prevent homelessness.
• Experience of homelessness and housing advice work.