Homelessness Assessment Officer

Homelessness Assessment Officer – London

I am currently looking to recruit for a Homelessness Assessment Officer for a local authority based in London. This is a temporary post initially running for 3 months that will pay up to £25.2. My client is especially looking for homelessness officer with part 7 homelessness assessment experience.

In this role you will be responsible for a case load of applicants who have approached thecouncil registering as legally homeless. You will be responsible forconducting assessment and investigations into homelessness claims. You will be carrying out these investigations under:-

Current housing legislation
EEC Regulations
Asylum and Immigration Acts
Family and Matrimonial LawTo establish statutory duty to provide emergency or long term accommodation. You will also work to establish the basis for acceptance or rejection of their homelessness application.

You will need to make sure that verification processes are in place for individual cases and ensure that all the necessary documentation is up to date and kept on file. To verify this documentation home visits may be required. Due to the nature of this role you will be leasing Housing Options, Housing Demand and Temporary Accommodation to ensure the smooth running of the assessment process. You will also be liasing with external agencies such as caseworkers, health and crime prevention agencies and support agencies.

You will be expected to reply to enquiries by members, MP’s and advocates regarding a customers homeless application.

Competencies

Part 7 homelessness assessment experience
Clear and valid CRB
Homeless assessment experience working within local authorities

Randstad CPE 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.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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