Homelessness Prevention Outreach Officer

Posted 09 January 2020
Salary £17 - £20 per hour + DOE
LocationDorset
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceSKY_1578569740
Contact NameSky Harp

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are looking for a Homelessness Prevention Outreach Officer for a Local Authority in Dorset.

Job Purpose

  • To work in partnership with all private sector landlords to increase access to accommodation and offer landlords support to maintain tenancies at risk
  • To instigate and maintain rapid advice and referral routes for GP's, health and social care partners to identify customers at risk of losing their tenancy
  • To offer advice and assistance to prevent households becoming homeless, by taking a proactive approach to preventing homelessness.
  • To manage, administer and make decisions regarding the council's tenancy deposit loan and bond scheme in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. To complete financial assessments of customers and ensure Council loans responsible