Senior Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer

2-3 months contract with a local authority  

Job Purpose

• To provide expert advice, undertake complex case work, represent the Local Authority in high profile situations and proactively contribute to support the effective leadership and management of the Housing Options, Move-On and Homeless Prevention service for residents in need of housing advice and assistance.
  


• The post-holder will be responsible for proactively contributing to leading a service delivering housing options advice, including low-cost home ownership, preventing homelessness and undertaking statutory assessments.
  


• The operational service delivery will be consistently accurate, flexible and responsive to client needs within available resources ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are delivered and that a culture of putting our residents first and continuous service improvement is maintained. 
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To be responsible for the selection, development and performance of project teams for the delivery of agreed priorities and programmes within the Housing Service and other corporate and cross-cutting service areas.
  


• To provide support so that all team members receive the appropriate level of communication to maintain engagement with the Council’s vision, priorities and activities.
  


• To be a visible and effective senior officer within the service and department, represent the service at a range of public and internal forums, actively seek to improve the council’s service delivery and provide a cohesive and efficient service to colleagues, Hillingdon residents and stakeholders.
  


• Be able to provide expert advice on a range of housing options, including low cost home ownership which promotes self-service, independence and prevents homelessness.
  


• To proactively manage case work using expertise, knowledge of legislation and well established networks and partnerships to move clients on from temporary accommodation into longer term suitable and sustainable accommodation which effectively fulfils the Councils statutory duties
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience working in a demand-led, front facing team involving interviewing and assessing clients need for assistance is essential.
  


• Experience of complex case work and the application of case work management systems, including management of independent case reviews is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  


• This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
  

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.