Homeless Prevention Officer

• Locations

  Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

• Salary

  £112 - £136 per day

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Temporary

Job Title: Homeless Prevention Officer

Job Type: Temporary to permanent

Location: Nottingham

Industry: Social Care – Supported Housing

The organisation

In this Homeless Prevention Officer opportunity in Nottingham you will join a charity who’s purpose is to help other gain independence and follow a positive pathway out of homelessness.

Key responsibilities

In this Homeless Prevention Officer job, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing referrals, appointments and walk-ins to the centre
• Offering a holistic approach, listening to their situations and able to assist them with housing related support
• Along with independent living skills you will help individuals with bidding for housing and setting up benefits
• Provide information, advice and guidance relating to homeless assessments
• Booking and attending appointments
• Helping them overcome barriers they may face externally – mental health / domestic violence / substance misuse / learning disabilities – encouraging them to engage with external agencies to seek help
• Keeping track of payments for Housing / service charge / rent etc

Skills & experience

• Proven track record of working In an Homeless Prevention Officer role or supported housing before – up to date knowledge of housing legislation Is required
• Willing to travel across the Nottingham area – care driver Is not essential but highly desired
• DBS on the update service – needs to be an enhanced child and adult cleared
• Flexible to work 5 days over 7 shift work
• If you would like more information you can all the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha To apply for the position of Accommodation Support Officer please apply within

If you would like more information you can all the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha. To apply for the position of Homeless Prevention Officer please apply within

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