About The Service
Housing Options provides advice and assistance under the Council’s corporate duty to help clients who are homeless. The service provides assistance to vulnerable people when they are at greatest need.
About the job
Assessment Officers will complete homeless assessments on an emergency basis, and complete referrals for accommodation as appropriate.
The post holder will be expected to carry out investigations and assessments on clients who present as homeless on the day, and provide bespoke housing advice and solutions on an individual basis.
What We Are Looking For From You
Experience of working with the public, in a housing related environment will be an advantage. You will need the skills to cope under pressure in a busy and challenging environment.
You may be required to work until 19:00 hours to meet the demands of a very busy service.
Additional information
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview or for an informal conversation about the post process please contact Denise Wheten, Homeless Assessment Manager on 029 20 570690.
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