At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct periodic check-ins with clients and landlords to manage tenancies effectively.
- Company: Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer based in Luton.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £22.98 per hour PAYE for a full-time temporary role.
- Other info: The role requires working 4-5 days per week in Luton.
- Why this job: Play a crucial role in preventing homelessness and supporting clients in the Private Rented Sector.
- Qualifications: Must have a full clean driving licence, own transport, and an enhanced DBS check.
The predicted salary is between 22.98 - 22.98 £ per hour.
Housing Solutions Officer needed in Luton, £22.98ph PAYE – Reference: 132444
Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation
- Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support
- Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible
- Reducing client’s long‑term dependency on services
- Check‑in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing
- Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness
- Prevents recurrence of homelessness
- Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance
- Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness
- Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention
- Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge
- Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable
- Revisiting and adjusting tenancy management steps where circumstances change
- Addressing issues early before notices, enforcement, or abandonment occurs
Qualifications
- Full clean driving licence and own transport
- Ability to work in Luton 4-5 days per week
- Visiting clients in their homes
- DBS check – enhanced – adult’s and children’s
This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Housing Solutions Officer in Luton employer: Essential Employment
Join Essential Employment in Luton, where you will receive competitive pay and contribute to meaningful work in housing solutions. The team focuses on reducing homelessness through proactive client engagement and support.
We think you need these skills to ace Housing Solutions Officer in Luton
Client Engagement
Tenancy Management
Risk Assessment
Homelessness Prevention
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Self-Management Support
