Housing Officer - University Credit / Welfare Reform - 8/10 week contracts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a housing officer with experience of working with Universal Credit / Welfare Reform.

You will be required to develop a range of policy options to permit households affected by housing benefits related welfare changes to mitigate its impact upon their household income.

Duties will include but are not limited to -

• Contacting all tenants affected by Welfare Reform changes
• Undertake Interviews for those affected
• Working with a range of landlords develop a Package of Housing Options suitable for those affected
• Liaise with Money Advice and Welfare Rights officers to ensure household income is maximised
• Assist affected tenants with claims for Discretionary Housing Payments

Essential skills -

• Educated to Degree level of equivalent discipline
• Knowledge of housing policy & legislation
• Knowledge of welfare benefit entitlement
• Experience in policy development
• Experience of dealing with members of the public face to face and over the telephone
• Highly developed ICT skills
• Well-developed report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable skills -

• Housing qualification

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please send me your CV for consideration.

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