To assess and actively manage a caseload of housing applications from applicants who are high need with particular requirements due to their overcrowding, under-occupation, vulnerability, health, age or other needs.
2 To assist these high need housing applicants with a range of other housing options including looking at private sector alternatives, exploring social housing opportunities in other areas and applying for mutual exchange if they are an existing social housing tenant with a need to move.
3 Develop individual re-housing strategies to maximise the service provided to these applicants, liaising closely with advocates and other professionals providing support to them
To assess and actively manage a caseload of housing applications from applicants who are high need with particular requirements due to their overcrowding, under-occupation, vulnerability, health, age or other needs.
To assist these high need housing applicants with a range of other housing options including looking at private sector alternatives, exploring social housing opportunities in other areas and applying for mutual exchange if they are an existing social housing tenant with a need to move.
To accurately, efficiently and courteously assess entitlement for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and discretionary funds, such as Discretionary Housing Payments, in accordance with statutory provisions and local policies and procedures.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Housing • £20/hr to £25/hr
We are recruiting for a Housing Benefit Assessment Officer for a London Borough Authority in Haringey.
This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in all HB assessments, including New Claims, Atlas, VEPs, HBAA, and change of circumstances, with good knowledge of iWorld and Information@work systems.
To assess individuals claiming for PIP & WCA by reviewing and gathering medical evidence assessing their Activities of Daily Living.
To conduct face-to-face and telephone holistic assessments on behalf of The Department of Working Pensions.
Are you a Registered Adult General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic looking for a new role?