Homelessness Prevention Officer

at  Rochdale Council

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-rounded candidate, who has an outstanding track record of building and maintaining relevant relationships, who is a creative thinker, with superb written and verbal communication skills.
An in-depth knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation is essential and technical knowledge in order to investigate homelessness and have responsibility for making decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Children Act 1989 and participate in training on relevant legislation homelessness.
To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role.

ABOUT US

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS
For internal RBC candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for the post (temporary posts only)

We have a fixed term vacancy for the role of Homelessness Prevention Officer to join RBC Housing Services.
Providing comprehensive advice on housing options including privately rented, owner occupied properties and housing allocations systems for social landlords. Preventing homelessness through mediation and early intervention work.
We require an individual who is passionate about the real-life difference that homelessness provision makes in our community and you will want to be a pro-active part of our service achieving that aim and who will be responsible for the management their own case load.