PRSO Officer
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What you'll do
- Ensuring the effective discharge of statutory housing duties
- Completing detailed, composite assessments
- Making lawful, suitable and affordable Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSOs) in line with the Localism Act 2011, the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Orders and the Homelessness Code of Guidance
- Balancing legislative requirements with the needs of each household
- Securing accommodation as close as possible to the local area, or identifying appropriate alternatives
- Managing a varied and often complex caseload, including cases subject to judicial review or ombudsman scrutiny
- Providing innovative, solution-focused advice to achieve robust, defensible outcomes
What they're looking for
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation
- Knowledge of the Localism Act 2011
- Knowledge of the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Orders
- Knowledge of the Homelessness Code of Guidance
- Experience managing complex caseloads
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
PRSO Officer needed in Wembley
This is a temporary role and the rate is £23.81ph PAYE
The reference number is: 000B 5653 / 1
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective discharge of statutory housing duties by completing detailed, composite assessments and making lawful, suitable and affordable Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSOs) in line with the Localism Act 2011, the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Orders and the Homelessness Code of Guidance.
They will balance legislative requirements with the needs of each household, aiming to secure accommodation as close as possible to the local area, or otherwise identifying appropriate alternatives that meet the family’s circumstances. The successful candidate will confidently manage a varied and often complex caseload, including cases subject to judicial review or ombudsman scrutiny, applying up‑to‑date knowledge of homelessness legislation and providing innovative, solution‑focused advice to achieve robust, defensible outcomes.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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