Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

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

• To actively support the management of the service delivering a professional, responsive and individualised service to Hillingdon residents requiring housing advice and to explore and sign-post to housing options.
• To discharge the Councils statutory duty in investigating, assessing and determining applications from homeless households within the terms of part VII of the Housing Act 1996
• Contribute to the annual Team Plan and delivery of team targets.
• Contribute to the development and review of procedure manuals providing guidance on the functions of the team.
• To identify and suggest any improvements to current ways of working in order to deliver a more efficient and effective service for residents.
• To carry out all duties with full regard to responsibilities under health and safety legislation and the Councils health and safety policies
  
  Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or relevant experience.
• A good standard of education with English & Maths GCSE grade AC or equivalent