Homelessness Prevention Officer
Location: London, UK
Contract: Interim
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Competitive
About the role
Our client, a housing service in London, is looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join its team on a 6-month interim contract. The role is about preventing and relieving homelessness, giving advice, assistance and support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their accommodation.
You will assess applicants' housing needs and circumstances in line with relevant legislation and policy, then develop and carry out personalised housing plans. Day to day, that means giving housing advice, exploring suitable accommodation options and working with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent evictions and secure accommodation.
You will also help applicants resolve the difficulties behind their housing situation, including rent arrears, tenancy issues and family breakdown. Accurate case records, statutory deadlines and safeguarding awareness are central to the role, as is working closely with internal teams and external agencies to reach positive housing outcomes.
Main responsibilities
- Assess applicants' housing needs and circumstances in accordance with relevant legislation and policies
- Develop and implement personalised housing plans to prevent or relieve homelessness
- Provide housing advice and explore suitable accommodation options
- Liaise with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent eviction and secure accommodation
- Support applicants to resolve housing difficulties, including rent arrears, tenancy issues and family breakdown
- Maintain accurate case records and make sure statutory deadlines are met
- Identify safeguarding concerns and refer applicants to appropriate support services
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes
Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of housing options and homelessness prevention
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise competing demands
- Understanding of relevant housing legislation, safeguarding and confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience in housing, homelessness or a related support service
The offer
- 6-month interim contract
- Start date: ASAP
- Competitive rate
- London, UK
If you have a housing or homelessness background and want a role where your advice directly helps people keep or find a home, this is worth a conversation.
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