Accommodation Welfare Manager
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Brighton
- Salary
- 10.92 - 13.00 GBP Hourly + PAYE/ Umbrella
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2018
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
SOLOS are currently looking for a Accommodation Welfare Officer to work in our public sector clients Neighbourhoods and housing division. The role will be in Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Needs Section.
The role is looking to be 3 months initially, however extensions and other opportunities is likely.
The Successful Accommodation Welfare Officer's main duties will be:
?? To assess the needs of clients in temporary accommodation in order to facilitate appropriate support. Refer to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
?? To work with households, support agencies and accommodation providers to reduce the likelihood of eviction due to anti-social behaviour and other breaches of licence agreement.
?? Refer to supported accommodation or update existing referrals with any new information on support needs and risks.
?? To work with customers to carry out financial assessments, providing general debt and benefits advice to maximise their incomes in order to reduce the likelihood of arrears and eviction.
?? To advise on housing options to facilitate move on from emergency accommodation.
?? To assist in inspections of temporary accommodation, reporting disrepair or other concerns to accommodation providers
The ideal candidate will have:
?? Knowledge and/or understanding of housing/homelessness issues
?? Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Homelessness Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Children Act
?? Experience of working within a pressured environment and with sometimes challenging behaviours.
?? An understanding and/or knowledge of issues relating to the service user group and the protection of vulnerable persons.
?? Knowledge of benefits and welfare reform
If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this role, please apply straight away
37 hours a week
Flexible/Agile working
The role is looking to be 3 months initially, however extensions and other opportunities is likely.
The Successful Accommodation Welfare Officer's main duties will be:
?? To assess the needs of clients in temporary accommodation in order to facilitate appropriate support. Refer to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
?? To work with households, support agencies and accommodation providers to reduce the likelihood of eviction due to anti-social behaviour and other breaches of licence agreement.
?? Refer to supported accommodation or update existing referrals with any new information on support needs and risks.
?? To work with customers to carry out financial assessments, providing general debt and benefits advice to maximise their incomes in order to reduce the likelihood of arrears and eviction.
?? To advise on housing options to facilitate move on from emergency accommodation.
?? To assist in inspections of temporary accommodation, reporting disrepair or other concerns to accommodation providers
The ideal candidate will have:
?? Knowledge and/or understanding of housing/homelessness issues
?? Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Homelessness Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Children Act
?? Experience of working within a pressured environment and with sometimes challenging behaviours.
?? An understanding and/or knowledge of issues relating to the service user group and the protection of vulnerable persons.
?? Knowledge of benefits and welfare reform
If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this role, please apply straight away
37 hours a week
Flexible/Agile working