At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prevent homelessness by providing expert advice and securing housing options.
- Company: Dynamic South London Local Authority Housing Service focused on community support.
- Benefits: Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension and impactful work experience.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to develop your skills and career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them secure stable housing.
- Qualifications: Experience in homelessness prevention or housing services and knowledge of relevant legislation.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer to join a busy South London Local Authority Housing Service on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering early homelessness prevention activity, working proactively with individuals and households at risk of losing their accommodation. You will provide expert advice across a range of housing issues, welfare benefits, and tenancy matters, ensuring customers receive timely, accurate guidance that supports sustainable housing solutions and reduces the risk of homelessness.
Responsibilities:
- You will actively identify and secure suitable housing options, making full use of prevention tools such as Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and the Homelessness Prevention Fund to resolve housing issues at the earliest opportunity.
- You will be responsible for promoting and delivering the Council’s homelessness prevention agenda in a proactive and solution-focused way, helping to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and ensuring positive housing outcomes within agreed timescales.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have strong experience within homelessness prevention or housing options services, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and a track record of working in high-pressure environments.
Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer in London employer: Carrington West
Join a dedicated team within a supportive South London Local Authority Housing Service, where your expertise as a Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer will make a tangible difference in the community. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee development, offering training and growth opportunities to enhance your skills while you contribute to meaningful housing solutions. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant area with access to various resources and support networks aimed at tackling homelessness effectively.
