Housing Solutions Officers

In this role you will be responsible for assessing customers' housing needs in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, producing and agreeing a personalised housing plan which you will keep under regular review until a long-term, sustainable housing solution is secured.
You will also be adept at drafting decision letters, and letters confirming the council's duties as laid down in the relevant pieces of legislation, as well as providing advice to both landlords and tenants.
As a Housing Solutions Officer your key role will be to prevent homelessness by helping customers retain their current accommodation and, where this cannot be achieved, provide access to a range of suitable alternative housing options fulfilling the Council's statutory obligations as set out in the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post.
If you wish to have a discussion regarding the role you can contact Abim Mabadeje on or
Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment Only: 24th October 2024
- Internal & External: 10th November 2024

We are looking for 4 exceptional candidates with a range of skills including knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, landlord and tenant law, the ability to interpret legislation, and the statutory process involved in the administration of homelessness assessments.