Accommodation Needs Assessment Officer

Looking for your next housing contract role where you can make a real impact? A North East London local authority is seeking an experienced Accommodation Needs Assessment Officer to join their busy Housing Needs team on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a homelessness professional with strong knowledge of housing legislation and temporary accommodation to work on complex and meaningful cases, supporting vulnerable households and helping to prevent homelessness across the borough. In this role, you will: ·Assess temporary accommodation and housing needs under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 ·Manage complex homelessness cases and support customers with housing options ·Update and implement Personalised Housing Plans in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 ·Work closely with Social Care, hospitals, legal services and other partner agencies ·Make decisions relating to Section 193 discharge of duty ·Coordinate placements within specialist temporary accommodation schemes ·Maintain accurate homelessness records and statutory data To be successful, you will need: ·Previous experience within homelessness prevention or temporary accommodation ·Strong understanding of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 ·Excellent case management and communication skills ·Experience supporting vulnerable households in a local authority setting If you are immediately available or looking for your next local authority contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.   If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.   If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed)