Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
07/01/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/01/2019 23:59
Employment Location:
Town Hall, Peterborough
Salary:
£30,756 - £34,106
Weekly Hours:
37 Hours per week
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Housing Needs Team.
We are looking for a highly motivated individuals with an interest in housing, homelessness and customer service, to join our busy front line housing advice service.
You will be responsible for:
* Giving detailed housing advice to the residents of the city both face to face and on the telephone.
* Supporting individuals who are rough sleeping to leave the streets.* Ensuring entrenched rough sleepers are able to access services to support them e.g. health /alcohol/drug misuse services.
*Assessing applicants priorities on the Peterborough Housing Register
*Assisting households in securing suitable accommodation in the private sector
Ideally you will have a detailed knowledge of social housing and homelessness. Excellent customer service skills, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
You will also have experience of dealing with challenging customers with multiple needs, able to work in a busy front line environment.
The working days for this post are: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday
Interview date: Week commencing 21st January 2019
Please note
This job is closed for applications.