Homelessness Resettlement Officer

Location: Maidstone

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £20 per hour, plus holiday (circa £38,500 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Homelessness Resettlement Officer. Please note this role will require a standard DBS check due to the need to work closely with vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of households owed the main housing duty, supporting them into settled accommodation
• Develop and maintain Personalised Housing Plans to help prevent and relieve homelessness
• Provide housing advice across a range of options including private rented sector, social housing, and supported accommodation
• Work closely with landlords and partners to secure accommodation and remove barriers (e.g. rent arrears, affordability issues)
• Carry out assessments, interviews, and home visits where required
• Ensure decisions are made in line with Housing Act 1996 (Part VII) and the Homelessness Code of Guidance
• Maintain accurate records and meet performance targets
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies

Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience working in a housing or homelessness-focused role
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation (Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Code of Guidance, etc.) 
• Experience using a range of housing options (private/social, DHPs, landlord schemes, etc.) 
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and caseloads
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Collaborative, proactive, and empathetic approach

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
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