🧑🤝🧑 We’re Hiring – Homelessness & Prevention Officer
📍 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
🔖 Reference – SCS2071
🕒 Job Type: Temporary
💷 Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week
🏢 Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the Rugby office
About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy , providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness & Prevention Officer to join Rugby Council on a temporary basis.
The successful candidate will work closely with individuals and families who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, providing housing advice, assessments and investigations , and supporting customers to secure suitable accommodation.
Strong experience working under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess homelessness applications and conduct detailed customer interviews.
Investigate homelessness cases and manage statutory homelessness duties.
Prepare and issue statutory homelessness decisions .
Work in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 .
Develop and monitor Personal Housing Plans .
Prevent and relieve homelessness through appropriate interventions.
Apply relevant legislation, guidance and case law .
Support customers into private rented or social housing.
Work with vulnerable customers and partner agencies to identify appropriate housing solutions.
Manage a busy caseload while meeting statutory deadlines.
Experience of Part VI Housing Act 1996 , Housing Waiting List applications and temporary accommodation would be advantageous.
Requirements:
Recent Local Authority homelessness or housing experience .
Strong knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996 .
Excellent knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 .
Experience making statutory homelessness decisions .
Strong investigation and case management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines.
Experience working with vulnerable customers and partner agencies .
Knowledge of Part VI Housing Act 1996 and temporary accommodation is desirable.
Required Documents:
To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:
Up-to-date CV
Proof of Right to Work in the UK
National Insurance Number
DBS Certificate
Why Join Us?
Competitive £30.00 per hour rate
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work within a Local Authority housing service
Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
Access to further public sector opportunities
Referral Bonus Available:
Know a housing or homelessness professional who may be interested?
Refer a friend or colleague to Supply Care Solutions and you could receive a referral bonus!
Apply Now:
If you have recent Local Authority homelessness experience and strong knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 , we would love to hear from you.
📧 Email your CV to: esther@supplycare
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About Supply Care Solutions:
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy , providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK. solutions.co.uk
Privacy Policy:
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection legislation.
About Supply Care Solutions:
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy , providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the…