Homelessness Prevention Adviser

Housing Homelessness and Prevention Officer

On-going contract

Office based with site visits (travel paid), some home working available

PAYE RATE: £21.50 an hour (36 hour week)

Our borough is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. With a strong sense of community and a commitment to being the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, we take pride in our ambition, passion, and the potential that drives us forward. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer to join a high-impact project within the Housing Division.

Key Responsibilities: We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer with extensive knowledge of the Homelessness Act, relevant legislation, guidance, and case law.

You'll have a proven ability to carry out detailed affordability assessments and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Your experience of working in high-pressure environments will enable you to make well-informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage your workload effectively. Whilst your main duties will focus on move-on activities which will include but not limited to the following

To provide specialist advice and casework service to a range of residents including, homeless households, households who are threatened with homeless, households in insecure accommodation young people and families within families.

To work jointly with the Housing Assessment and Allocation Services to maximise homelessness prevention and the take up of a range of effective solutions to meet housing need.

To work with the Private Sector Initiatives Team to plan the delivery of a broad range of housing options which meet the needs of homeless households and others in housing need.

Why Join Us: This is an exciting time to join a team facing challenges with bold and trans-formative solutions. You'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, take on a fresh challenge, and contribute to a critical project that supports our community's future. Work alongside a dedicated team, focused on reducing costs while improving housing outcomes