How to win: Provision of A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service

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This advert sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice services. Whilst delivered under one contract, the service will be distinctly split between the following two elements of service delivery: Homelessness Prevention Service & Financial Advice Service The Provider will work collaboratively alongside the Council’s Housing Solutions team to support, advise and advocate for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness or otherwise have a housing need. The service will support its service users to tackle issues, such as: • Homelessness legislation, including duties in line with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and right to review • Notice seeking possession • Possession proceedings (including potential defences / counter claim) • Unlawful eviction • Adhering to Reasonable Steps as set out in Personal Housing Plans • Income and expenditure • Debt advice • Housing Benefit The service will be embedded within the Council’s Housing Solutions team and will support and create capacity within the Council’s Housing Solutions and Customer Services teams, who will be the primary referrers. This contract p

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