A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE

Advert – Homeless Prevention and Financial Advice Service This advert sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice service. Whilst delivered under one contract, the service can be distinctly split between the following two elements of service delivery: - Homelessness Prevention Advice Service & - Financial Advice Service The Provider will work collaboratively alongside the Council’s Housing Solutions team to support and advise people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness or otherwise have a housing need on issues, including: - 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 There is just one “Lot” or contract available to bid for. The service will be embedded within BCBC’s Housing Solutions team and will support and create capacity within BCBC’s Housing Solutions and Customer Services teams, who will be the primary referrers. This service will build upon existing provision, responding to the needs of and supporting those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st November 2021 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.