Homelessness Assessment Officer

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neway international, Lewisham

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted today, 11 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8a9d6504898d4b8abb4ff0dec1db7889

neway international

Full Job Description

Neway is currently looking for a Homelessness Assessment Officer to join our client based with Lewisham Council., This role is starting asap, working 35 hours a week in an ongoing contract.,

To provide a comprehensive high quality homeless prevention, support and advice service to all households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
To provide an assessment service to customers presenting to the Council to ascertain what duties are owed to them by the authority and what alternative housing options are available to them.
To demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Homelessness legislation and case law coupled with hands-on experience of preventing homelessness and making statutory decisions.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in relation to customers required to enable the delivery of a flexible and responsive housing needs service that can effectively meet changing demands and customer pressures.
To keep up to date, clear, accessible and accurate casework and data records and report on performance as required.

The client is looking for a candidate with at least 3 years statutory homeless experience and experience making S184 decisions.