Homeless Prevention Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Homeless Prevention OfficerJob Type: TemporaryLocation: BirminghamIndustry: Homelessness - Supported Housing The organisation In this Homeless Prevention Officer opportunity in Birmingham, you will join an organisation whose main purpose Is tackle homelessness In Birmingham and surrounding areas for people between the ages of 16-25 . Key responsibilities In this Homeless Prevention Officer job, your responsibilities will include:

• ]Assessing young people as soon as they enter the service - completing risk assessment and checks on their living situations - checking If they qualify for housing support
• Provide appropriate housing advice In line with housing legislation
• Refer and signpost appropriately to relevant services
• Undertake mediation If needed between family or friends of service user
• To utilise legal advice services to effectively advocate on a young persons behalf

Requirements of a Homeless Prevention Officer

• Proven track record of working in housing assessments
• Available to start ASAP - short-term temporary cover
• Will need an enhanced DBS child and adult cleared

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed onmerit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.