Homeless Prevention Officer

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SWIM Recruitment is seeking a Homeless Prevention Officer to begin in Bury on a 6 months full time contract. Job spec Below!

Job Overview (short paragraph):

• Provide a high quality homelessness prevention and housing advice and assistance service.
• Prevent homelessness whenever possible.
• Ensure that the Authority's statutory duties as defined in Housing legislation are implemented.

Candidate Profile Incl:
Essential Qualifications/Skills, (CRB/registration with specific bodies) etc

• Previous experience of working in homelessness
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent time, self and management skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised
• To be able to display competency in customer care and customer focus
• An understanding of the importance of partnership working
• Interviewing experience/skills
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Customer Care.

Other special requirements: (e.g. PPE, driving licence)

• Full driving licence
• Use of a car

In addition, the successful candidate will need to provide evidence of a CRB successfully completed within the last 12 months.

Location:North West
Salary:£12 - £15 per hour
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:6 months
End Date:
Job Ref:243074
Name:Mark Manning
Email:socialcare.53631.213@maxxima.aplitrak.com
Tel:0116 254 3111
Fax:0116 254 6916
Posted:08-08-2008