At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prevent homelessness by providing tailored advice and support to individuals and families.
- Company: Join a dedicated Housing Options team in Calderdale making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to help people stay in their homes and improve lives.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of homelessness legislation and experience with vulnerable individuals preferred.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire | Hybrid working
Contract: Temporary | Pay: £13.59 - £13.69 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (7.24 hours/day)
Start Date: 07/09/2026 | Assignment length: approx. 6 weeks +
Are you passionate about helping people stay in their homes and preventing homelessness before it happens? We're looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a busy Housing Options team in Calderdale, working directly with individuals and families to prevent and relieve homelessness.
What you'll be doing:
- Interviewing customers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing tailored advice and support
- Assessing needs and developing personal housing plans, including written decision letters
- Managing a caseload and carrying out hands-on prevention work - negotiating with landlords, families, and other parties
- Building strong relationships with partner agencies, housing providers, voluntary organisations, and community groups
- Visiting clients at home or other suitable venues to understand their situation and needs
- Supporting clients with paperwork and online applications for housing
- Attending case conferences and multi-agency meetings
- Maintaining accurate, confidential case records
What we're looking for:
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- A sound understanding of prevention and relief duties, including Personalised Housing Plans
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/4+, or demonstrable relevant experience
- Experience working with individuals/families facing homelessness, or with vulnerable people more broadly
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a caseload and competing deadlines
- Good negotiation, assertiveness, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments considered for disabled candidates)
- Comfortable with occasional evening/weekend work and regular home visits across the Borough
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Adult and Children's Barred Lists), reflecting a commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
If you're resilient, empathetic, and thrive working as part of a team to make a real difference in people's lives, apply today.
Homelessness Prevention Officer in Halifax employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
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