Job Title: Homeless Housing Officer
Location: Towerhamlets
Pay Rate: £25 Umbrella P/H
Job Type: Full Time/Contract
The Role
Lead Professionals is one of the teams responsible for the provision of the statutory homeless service at London Borough Council Tower Hamlets. For the majority of homeless clients, it is the first point of contact for those approaching the Housing Options Service.
You will work alongside colleagues to meet the council's obligations under Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
The Candidate
- Knowledge of the duties owed to the homeless under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended including Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and the Homelessness Act 2002
- Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985 and 1988, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and knowledge of Family law and welfare benefits
- Knowledge of the strategies for preventing homelessness and the main housing options initiatives, provided by both statutory and voluntary organisations.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information or call Sam on