Barker Ross
Homeless Officer
Job Location
Dorset, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Homeless Officer
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £18 per hour
Expected hours: 37.00 per week.
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary contract.
About the Role
A wonderful opportunity has arisen with our client in Dorset as a Homeless Officer.
In this role, you will support individuals and families facing homelessness, conducting assessments, developing action plans, and working closely with local agencies to help secure safe housing. You'll manage a caseload, provide guidance, and ensure access to relevant support services, making a meaningful impact in the community.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
Ensure consistent implementation of housing and homelessness duty.
Provide tailored housing advice to clients and maintain accurate case records.
Help clients overcome barriers to securing and maintaining accommodation, including advice on income, benefits, debt, and employment.
Prevent and relieve homelessness by negotiating with landlords, sourcing alternative housing, and collaborating with other agencies.
Create and update Personal Housing Plans to prevent homelessness.Required Skills and Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
Experience in managing homelessness cases and conducting investigations under relevant housing laws.
Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with public bodies and partner agencies (e.g., Adult and Children's Services, Probation, NHS, Police, housing providers).
Excellent communication skills to provide advice on housing options, including low-cost home ownership.
Ability to apply client confidentiality and manage sensitive situations professionally.
Case management experience, including creating and maintaining accurate Personal Housing Plans.
Ability to attend court hearings and represent clients where necessary.
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of income maximisation, benefits, and debt recovery strategies.
Experience with multi-agency initiatives to prevent homelessness.Why join us:
Apply today to join our team as a Homeless Officer and help make a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness in Dorset!
Please note: this is advertised as a temporary position, any continued employment is therefore, not guaranteed
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Location: Dorset, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £18 per hour
Expected hours: 37.00 per week.
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary contract.
About the Role
A wonderful opportunity has arisen with our client in Dorset as a Homeless Officer.
In this role, you will support individuals and families facing homelessness, conducting assessments, developing action plans, and working closely with local agencies to help secure safe housing. You'll manage a caseload, provide guidance, and ensure access to relevant support services, making a meaningful impact in the community.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
Ensure consistent implementation of housing and homelessness duty.
Provide tailored housing advice to clients and maintain accurate case records.
Help clients overcome barriers to securing and maintaining accommodation, including advice on income, benefits, debt, and employment.
Prevent and relieve homelessness by negotiating with landlords, sourcing alternative housing, and collaborating with other agencies.
Create and update Personal Housing Plans to prevent homelessness.Required Skills and Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
Experience in managing homelessness cases and conducting investigations under relevant housing laws.
Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with public bodies and partner agencies (e.g., Adult and Children's Services, Probation, NHS, Police, housing providers).
Excellent communication skills to provide advice on housing options, including low-cost home ownership.
Ability to apply client confidentiality and manage sensitive situations professionally.
Case management experience, including creating and maintaining accurate Personal Housing Plans.
Ability to attend court hearings and represent clients where necessary.
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of income maximisation, benefits, and debt recovery strategies.
Experience with multi-agency initiatives to prevent homelessness.Why join us:
Apply today to join our team as a Homeless Officer and help make a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness in Dorset!
Please note: this is advertised as a temporary position, any continued employment is therefore, not guaranteed
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Location: Dorset, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Contact Information
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