As a Housing Solutions Officer, you will play a key role in supporting residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing professional housing advice and working to prevent and relieve homelessness.
You will assess individual circumstances, identify appropriate housing solutions and work closely with residents and partner organisations to secure suitable accommodation wherever possible.
The role will involve:
We are looking for an experienced housing professional who has a strong understanding of homelessness legislation and can confidently manage complex cases.
Knowledge and practical experience of the Homelessness Reduction Act is essential, along with experience of working within a homelessness or housing solutions environment.
You will need:
If you have the relevant homelessness and housing experience and are available for an immediate or short-term contract opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.
This role is being recruited by Connect2Halton on behalf of Halton Borough Council.
Connect2Halton is Halton's own temporary recruitment service, providing temporary and casual staffing solutions across Halton Borough Council. We are locally based and work closely with the Council to provide quality candidates while reducing reliance on external agency spend.
Connect2Halton is owned by Halton Borough Council and operates as part of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP, jointly owned by Halton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent.
Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
