Homeless Advice and Prevention Officer Skelmersdale Contract £16.55 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Homeless Advise and Prevention Officer Candidates will be required to attend the offices in Skelmersdale WN8 8LP at least twice a week - Candidates will have to have worked assessing homeless under HA1996 and HRA2017 This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs To provide practical advice and assistance on housing options, securing temporary, supported and permanent accommodation and preventing homelessness by providing timely advice. Key Objectives 1 To conduct one-to-one interviews with those members of the public who approach the Council for help because they are homeless or threatened with homelessness in order to determine their housing needs. 2 To conduct relevant enquiries and investigations with local agencies to determine the duties owed to those who are or may become homeless and to issue a decision upon completion of those enquiries. 3 To assist clients wherever possible to prevent their homelessness by providing timely advice around alternative housing options or to liaise with third party agencies on the client''s behalf to try and resolve any issues. 4 To ensure that the homelessness database is accurately maintained and cases are entered onto the system in a timely manner. To ensure homeless cases are entered onto the Council''s housing register. 6 To ensure