£15.24 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Social Care
Posted 2 days ago
Expires In 27 Days
Job Description
Pay rate, £15.24 per hour
We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join an established team in the Bolton area.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities: -
- provide all aspects of casework from contact / initial application, assessment, decision, provision of prevention and relief assistance.
- assist vulnerable customers to access and engage in services; offering advice and support on all options; advocating and negotiating on behalf of customers; and
- work closely with other agencies externally and internally to provide options, prevent, and relieve homelessness and to provide for other household needs.
- be required to undertake home visits for some customers to assist with the prevention of homelessness.
- excellent communication and networking skills to build positive relationships and support customers to take ownership in addressing their housing and other needs.
- understanding, knowledge and awareness of housing need, homelessness issues, relevant legal context and associated service provision.
- excellent casework practice and strive for best practice in support of the team and service.
- initiative, be effective in organising, planning, and prioritising and be able to demonstrate a track record of making appropriate decisions and securing positive outcomes with complex casework.
Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@thetalentcrowd.com for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
Molly Rylance
Molly.Rylance@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
0161 393 7038
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