Housing Solutions Officer

Tender description

HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker PAYE (for limited rate candidates, please let us know their rate of pay when uploading their CV). Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Location: Based at Operations and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This role is required to work under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have knowledge of the legislation and experience of working within Housing Options and the wider housing and homelessness sector. We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to work with clients with multiple complex support needs including clients that are street homeless and experiencing challenges such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You will engage with these individuals throughout their housing journey and will provide a bespoke package of wrap-around support tailored to the individual's needs. This will include undertaking risk assessments and creating Personalised Housing Plans with an emphasis on understanding and getting to know the individual and their needs, in order to support them off the streets and into accommodation, ensuring they have the skills in place to maintain and sustain a tenancy independently. Key responsibilities will include: o To take a full homeless application and undertake thorough investigations in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 o To carry out detailed enquiries on cases subject to statutory review proceedings o To prevent and relieve homelessness o To provide advice and assistance of a range of housing options o To undertake a holistic assessment of the client's needs - working alongside partners and agencies to develop a suitable action plan to address these needs o To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers in light of the Homeless Reduction Act following a detailed assessment o Work closely with clients with multiple complex needs to develop a package of wrap-around support - and deliver this support in conjunction with specialist agencies and partners No DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35 Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then releas...