To work with the Housing Options Team Leaders in order to fulfil the Council's statutory obligation to the homeless under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the homelessness Act 2002) and Localism Act 2011.
A thorough working knowledge and understanding of current housing law, such as the Housing Act 1996, Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and immigration law as it applies to housing eligibility, relevant code of guidance and case law.
Ability to interview applicants skilfully and sensitively to elicit as much information as possible, give the appropriate advice and make informed decisions.
General
To deliver an efficient and professional allocations service, ensuring the council's Housing Register, allocation of accommodation within the council's own stock and nominations to partner registered provider vacancies are administered in accordance with the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme (policy), service procedures, national code of guidance and housing legislation (Part 6 of the Housing Act).
A role at Billing Lodge represents a real opportunity to support individuals through a transition period from hospital.
St Andrew's community services offer supportive transition that are innovative "own front door" single occupancy, bespoke properties, registered under St Andrew's Healthcare.
Each Supportive Transition Service (STS) provides an individualised person centred approach for complex individuals who otherwise do not have a route out of hospital.
To improve housing conditions in West Northamptonshire's private sector - and effect a positive and sustained step change in the behaviour of landlords and letting agents - through advice, licensing, risk-based interventions and intelligence-led enforcement action.
Including the optimum use of civil penalties, rent repayment orders and licensing fees to support West Northamptonshire's intelligence-led approach to housing enforcement and maximise the impact in tackling criminal, rogue and irresponsible landlords.
Duration of assignment: 3 months temporary with potential to become permanent
Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join them on an interim basis for three months initially, with the potentially opportunity of a permanent role.