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Housing Options officer - Bournemouth - £21.88 p/h umb

*To assess the Council's housing duty to those applying for housing as homeless or threatened with homelessness, in accordance with statute and Council policy and working procedures.
*To support people who find themselves rough sleeping, to secure new or reconnect with existing accommodation through the provision of housing advice, guidance and support under the framework of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act.
*As a member of a committed team, provide person centred housing options advice and support with a focus on preventing homelessness
*To work closely with BCP commissioned outreach service and other relevant partner agencies to provide wrap around support and multi-agency response to people rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping.
*To contribute to the collective aim of preventing rough sleeping in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole where possible and where it is not ensuring it is rare, brief and non-recurring.
*Carry out wide ranging complex and sensitive meetings with individuals who are rough sleeping, applying technical knowledge to assist and resolve housing needs where you can
*To work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with specialist services & using your skills and knowledge, to respond to those with complex problems including, domestic abuse, adult safeguarding, mental health, substance misuse, learning difficulties, child protection, disabilities and other medical / social issues.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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