Teqniq is searching for Early Intervention Officer to work in the public sector.
35 hours per week.
3 month contract.
09:00-17:30

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are transforming our homelessness service to improve homelessness prevention, reduce temporary accommodation and end street homelessness. Our new Housing Advisory Service will deliver sustainable housing outcomes for Enfield residents through a range of new services, including data-driven early intervention, community outreach, specialist practice teams and a street homelessness service. We are seeking proactive, outcome focused people to join our new Homeless Service Team. The Homeless Service Team provides housing options and homelessness casework to households threatened with homelessness or homeless The ideal candidate will be passionate about good customer service and take pride in delivering an excellent service. They must have the ability to communicate with residents and partners, develop effective partnerships, embrace change and develop professionally. You must be able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of Homelessness legislation and case law coupled with hands-on experience of prevention and relieving homelessness, including the ability to make Section 184 decisions. You should also have the ability to resolve complex and contentious cases with the focus being on achieving positive outcomes for our customers It is also essential that you have experience of presenting and defending homeless cases in court, specifically in relation to illegal evictions and the ability to proactively negotiate with landlords in sustaining tenancies where notice of eviction proceedings have been instigated You should also have knowledge of welfare and housing policy and law as well as safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check will be required. You should be ambitious, proactive, creative, collaborative, highly motivated and ready for a new challenge.
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