Housing Officer
Tiverton
£ 18.53 - 20.00/hour
Job Opportunity: Housing Officer (Temporary)
Position: Housing Officer
Contract: Temporary, ASAP - 4 Month Contract
Possibility of Extension: Yes, based on performance
Pay Rate: £18.53 per hour (PAYE)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00
Location: EX16 6PP
Job Purpose:
To provide professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide a high level of service delivery taking account of the Council's policies and procedures and to promote a culture of customer focus.
To contribute to service development in co-operation with other colleagues and the Housing Options Manager.
To maintain Devon Home Choice policy and procedures within a defined area of Mid Devon.
To attend home visits and other venues as appropriate to provide a housing advice service to members of the public.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of legislation and case law relating to the duties of the post holder.
To interview and assist those persons who believe themselves to be homeless or threatened with homelessness giving advice on their housing options.
To interview and assist those persons requiring housing advice, giving advice on their housing options as required under the Housing Act.
To help prevent homelessness by directing applicants to the appropriate advice and assistance.
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