Brighton & Hove City Council

About Brighton & Hove City Council

Job Introduction The successful candidate will advise people on a wide range of housing issues and welfare benefits, assess support needs and work in partnership with all relevant agencies to find sustainable housing solutions. Where we are unable to prevent or relieve homelessness you will be required carry out an assessment under the homeless legislation to determine any longer term housing duty. A robust knowledge of the main causes for homelessness and legal and other remedies available is required and you will need to demonstrate an ability to innovate and adapt your approach, to meet the needs of your customers. We are looking for exceptional & motivated people who are adaptable to change. As well as the usual administration of homelessness applications (inquiries, decisions, notifications of duties etc) the post holder will be carrying out early intervention work that may require home visits and work collaboratively across services in the city to get the best possible outcomes for our customers, residents and homeless applicants. You do not need to be an expert in homelessness law although you are likely to have some housing or public sector service provision experience. You must have a proven track record in excellent customer service and in obtaining successful outcomes for customers and clients you have worked with. Above all you must have an understanding of the current housing situation faced by residents of Brighton & Hove, of the kind of interventions which can prevent homelessness and a real commitment to achieving good results for customers. Brighton & Hove is a brilliant place to live and work; our services are nationally recognised and you will be working with experienced colleagues who are directly informing national initiatives through high profile work with the Government. You will need to offer excellent organisational, case-work and case-management skills and an ability to positively engage with homeless applicants within the context of a housing market that is difficult to access. Job Details IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MANAGERS: As soon as your job has been approved by the recruitment team your role will be published into redeployment for a period of 1 week (unless you are affected by a period of vacancy controls). Your job will then be posted externally for a 2 week period once redeployment has finished. If you have specific dates in mind for advertising, please make this clear in the job notes section below. You also need to put your chosen application method and business case in the notes section. The 4 application methods are listed below: Application Form & Statement Application Form & Branching questions CV & Statement CV & Branching questions Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. Company Information Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce. As part of Brighton & Hove City Council's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified. Package Description An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Options Team. Working as a Homelessness Prevention Officer you will be required to provide a comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention and relief service. For an informal discussion, please contact Stephen Wraige - Housing Options Manager on 01273 293226.

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

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