Rapid Rehousing Worker

London

£21.86/h (umbrella rate) Inside Ir35

3 month initial contract

Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?

This newly created role is because of an increase in workload. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced officer that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

The role
The Rapid Rehousing Workers will carry caseloads of approximately 30 cases and rapidly assess and develop Rapid Rehousing Support Plans. The Rapid Rehousing Workers will provide intensive, housing support (1-2hours/week) to help households to identify and secure privately rented housing (via Enfield's Find Your Own Home Scheme).
The Rapid Rehousing Workers also will provide practical advice and support on PRS access as well as financial support. The Workers will also accompany households to viewings, liaise with landlord/agents, arrange payments to landlords and to help set up new tenancies to improve sustainment.
The Rapid Rehousing Workers will also assist Housing Coordinators to assess the main duty and to help households to set up housing benefit claims, which will improve income collection on the costliest commercial hotels.
We want ambitious, proactive people who can find creative and innovative solutions to local problems and a passion for customer service. You must have knowledge and experience of the implementation of the statutory homelessness framework (Legislation, Suitability Order, Caselaw), including assessments, prevention, relief and main duties, TA duties and accommodation offers.
You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT skills and be able to work autonomously and inclusively in a team"

This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Kevin O'Shea on 02393876034 or email kevin.oshea@carringtonwest.com for more information.

If you are a Housing Officer who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.