Welfare Reform Housing Officer
Job Title: | Welfare Reform Housing Officer |
Contract Type: | Contract |
Location: | Barrhead, East Renfrewshire |
Industry: | |
Salary: | Up to £19 per hour |
Start Date: | asap |
Reference: | BBBH57527_1526989952 |
Contact Name: | Emer Meehan |
Contact Email: | e.meehan@parity.net |
Job Published: | May 22, 2018 12:52 |
Job Description
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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