Housing Solutions Officers x3 - Rough Sleepers

HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker PAYE (for limited rate candidates, please let us know their rate of pay when uploading their CV). Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Location: Based at Business and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES

Start Date: ASAP, until 28 May 2021 Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description: This role is required to work under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have knowledge of the legislation as well as experience of working within homelessness, Housing Options and the wider housing sector. Experience working with and supporting individuals with complex needs and/or a history of rough sleeping is also preferable.

We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to work with clients with multiple complex support needs including clients that are street homeless and experiencing challenges such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You will engage with these individuals throughout their housing journey and will provide a bespoke package of wrap-around support tailored to the individual's needs.

This will include undertaking risk assessments and creating Personalised Housing Plans with an emphasis on understanding and getting to know the individual and their needs, in order to support them off the streets and into accommodation, ensuring they have the skills in place to maintain and sustain a tenancy independently.

Key responsibilities will include: o To undertake a holistic assessment of the client's needs - working alongside partners and agencies to develop a suitable action plan to address these needs o To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers in light of the Homeless Reduction Act following a detailed assessment o Work closely with clients with multiple complex needs to develop a package of wrap-around support - and deliver this support in conjunction with specialist agencies and partners o To take a full homeless application and undertake thorough investigations in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 o To carry out detailed enquiries on cases subject to statutory review proceedings o To prevent and relieve homelessness o To provide advice and assistance of a range of housing options

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ...

Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No