I currently specialise in housing offenders and work between the local authority and the London probation service. My current job role involves the following; - Ensuring that vulnerable people with housing related support needs receive fair access to - and timely move on from - appropriate supported housing services - Developing referral pathways and increase access to services through liaising and networkingTo take individual and collective professional… Show more I currently specialise in housing offenders and work between the local authority and the London probation service. My current job role involves the following; - Ensuring that vulnerable people with housing related support needs receive fair access to - and timely move on from - appropriate supported housing services - Developing referral pathways and increase access to services through liaising and networkingTo take individual and collective professional responsibility for championing the council's diversity agenda, proactively implementing initiatives which secure equality of access and outcomes. Commit to continual development of personal understanding of diversity.- Providing advice and guidance to internal and external colleagues such as Housing Needs & Assessments teams Croydon Reach & Westminster Drug Project - Develop & deliver training & briefing sessions as required- Assisting with the review and procurement of supported housing services Show less

In this role I was expected to give advice and help to people contacting the Council with housing queries or problems, ensuring that they received comprehensive, high quality advice and assistance across the range of available solutions so that they can make informed choices. When there is any threat of homelessness, it was prevented whenever possible.In addition I am expected to when appropriate, to assess households’ entitlement or otherwise to housing or other assistance in accordance… Show more In this role I was expected to give advice and help to people contacting the Council with housing queries or problems, ensuring that they received comprehensive, high quality advice and assistance across the range of available solutions so that they can make informed choices. When there is any threat of homelessness, it was prevented whenever possible.In addition I am expected to when appropriate, to assess households’ entitlement or otherwise to housing or other assistance in accordance with legislation and/or the Council’s policies. Show less