Homelessness Prevention Officer

Concepts

• west midlands
• recruitment services
• sandwell council house
• homelessness prevention officer
• homelessness prevention officer - agency staff
• knowledge of homelessness
• prevention
• investigation of homelessness
• homelessness services
• relief of homelessness

Location

Description

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Officer Rate of Pay: £14.17 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE/Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency request Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Homelessness Prevention Officer - Agency Staff (posts for a minimum period of 2 months) The role is temporary to reduce a backlog of outstanding approaches for homelessness services. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Councils Housing Solutions Service to provide an effective and professional person-centred approach to the prevention and relief of homelessness. To undertake a holistic approach to casework including the assessment and investigation of homelessness in line with the Councils statutory duties. This is a challenging and high-pressured environment, working with vulnerable families and customers with varying needs. If you feel you are up to the challenge then we want to hear from you. Candidates must have a minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English level 2, or equivalent, and have a knowledge of homelessness. There will be a requirement to be present in the office for some days each week. We are looking for candidates with CV evidence of knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act. Please view the Personnel Specification for further specialist knowledge and experience requirements. Qualification requirement: Numeracy & Literacy Level 2

CPV Codes

• 79600000 - Recruitment services

Other Information

Please note the charge rate on each candidate CV. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require furth... The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 25th January 2023 at 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/