Housing Assistant

Posted 17 May 2019
Salary £10 - £13 per hour + DOE
LocationSouth Gloucestershire
Job type Temporary
Discipline Housing
ReferenceSKY_1558081525
Contact NameSky Harp

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are looking for a Housing Assistant for a Local Authority in South Gloucestershire.

Job Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Housing Access Team Manager, the post holder will be responsible for arranging placements into emergency accommodation under the correct statutory duty, performing all tasks related to the sign-up, ensuring terms of occupancy are met and taking enforcement where not. This includes discharging duty under a statutory process where appropriate.

You will have an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in a housing or related environment.

Some relevant experience in a similar role, preferably housing or other homelessness services to vulnerable people and minority groups.

Some knowledge of relevant legislation including duties to accommodate under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, and an understanding of the statutory guidance on suitability of accommodation.

You will need to be:

HCPC registered

Eligible to work in the UK

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