Rugby Borough Council (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£31,586 - £35,235
37 hours
Homelessness and Prevention Officer
£31,586 - £35,235
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
Working as part of a generalist team, you will be supporting customers to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness.
About you
We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officers with at least 2 years' experience of working in Homelessness Prevention / Relief within a local authority.
You will have the experience and skillset to make enquiries and homelessness decisions, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act,2017.
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working up to 60%
- Flexi time scheme
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Subsidised parking
- Structured Induction Program
- Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
- Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
- Family Friendly Policies
- Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
- Generous compassionate leave
- Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
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