At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prevent homelessness by providing tailored support and advice to individuals and families.
- Company: Join a dedicated local authority team making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and the chance to impact lives positively.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of social change and support vulnerable residents during critical times.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing advice and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We’re partnering with a well-established local authority in Hertfordshire to recruit an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a dedicated Housing team focused on proactive, person-centred solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness, working at the heart of a service that supports vulnerable residents at critical moments.
The Role
As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will manage a varied caseload of individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within 56 days. You’ll take a proactive, solutions-focused approach, helping to sustain accommodation wherever possible.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialist housing advice in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans to prevent homelessness
- Investigating homelessness applications and making robust, legally sound decisions
- Mediating between landlords and tenants to resolve disputes and sustain tenancies
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners such as social services, landlords, and voluntary organisations
- Managing cases through to resolution, including referrals to temporary accommodation where needed
Homelessness Prevention Officer employer: Tate
Join a dedicated local authority in Hertfordshire as a Homelessness Prevention Officer, where your passion for making a difference will be truly valued. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while working collaboratively with a team committed to proactive, person-centred solutions. Enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to meaningful change in the community, all within a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.
