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Homelessness Officer

Pertemps Scotland
Job LocationDalkeith
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary15.80 per hour
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeTemporary , full-time

Job Description

Homelessness OfficerGrade 6 - £15.80Hours of Work - Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 & Friday 09:00 - 15:30Start Date - ASAPEnd Date - 31/03/2024Office based - MidlothianJob Purpose

  • To support Homelessness and Housing services in Preventing Homelessness
  • As part of a team ensure the efficient delivery of homelessness services in order to meet the Councils policy objectives and statutory duties by processing homelessness forms and housing applications, verifying data and client circumstances and providingadvice and guidance.
Main Duties;
  1. Work as part of a team providing a responsive and effective homelessness service.
  2. Administer and process applications for housing from the homeless; carry out home interviews to check and verify the accuracy of information provided by clients in relation to homelessness applications.
  3. Advise private tenants on housing options, homelessness legislation, Council housing policies and services, and tenancy rights and responsibilities and assistance where the Homelessness Section
  4. Has paid a refundable rental deposit or provides a deposit guarantee.
  5. Deliver an effective homelessness service, in-accordance with Council policy and procedures by;
  • offering a comprehensive advice service, and assistance, to homelessness applicants or enquirers who may be threatened with homelessness;
  • completing assessment interviews of homeless applicants;
  • completing single shared assessments;
  • making appropriate inquiries to verify information provided regarding applicants who present themselves to the Council as homeless;
  • taking action within procedures, including mediation, to prevent homelessness where appropriate;
  • arranging the placement referrals of homeless applicants in supported or temporary accommodation as appropriate;
  • making allocation referrals for the Councils stock of properties and a range of properties made available by other agencies;
  • completing approved fast-track assessments of homeless applicants for supported accommodation;
  • referring homeless applicants to the Social Work Liaison, the Tenancy Support Team, other council officers or appropriate external partner agencies for client assistance as required;
  • offering a general outreach support to all homeless persons placed in temporary accommodation ensuring the provision of mediation, follow up or support services as appropriate.
Required knowledge;
  • Knowledge of Housing and Homelessness legislation
  • Knowledge of local community based resources
  • Experience of working with challenging behaviours.
If you have experience in this type of role, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and Sarah OHara will contact you to discuss next stage.

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