Homelessness Officer
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Homelessness Officer
Macclesfield
To deliver
a quality, comprehensive homelessness assessment service which fulfils
the Council's statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 VII. To prevent
homelessness where possible for those clients approaching who are at
imminent risk of homelessness and to help to identify and meet housing
need in the Borough.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, investigate and make homelessness decisions
on cases against current legislation and case law so that they stand
up to legal scrutiny.
Keep comprehensive case notes and
evidence to support the decision-making process and ensure these are
updated on each contact.
Communicate decisions, both verbally
and in writing, to relevant parties to ensure they are understood and
acted upon appropriately.
Provide mediation and liaison with
all parties who influence or have a stake in any individual's
homelessness, e.g. friends, GPs, hospitals to avert homelessness where
possible.
To ensure households are appropriately assessed for
temporary and permanent accommodation to ensure appropriate
accommodation is sourced, communication with partners is ongoing about
case progress and a settled housing option is secured in an efficient
and timely manner.
Deliver basic debt and welfare benefits
advice to clients to ensure the impacts of welfare reform are
mitigated and affordable housing solutions are
accessed.
Person Requirement
Experience working in a
similar role undertaking homelessness assessments under Part VII 1996
Housing Act as amended by 2002 Homelessness Act.