5 homelessness prevention adviser jobs found in London

Housing (Homelessness) Triage/First contact Officer Office based – 36 Hours per week (flexibility for hybrid working considered once role established) To provide an effective triage and duty service and conduct a pre assessment/filtering service by telephone or face to face interviews to provide advice and assistance for those in housing need or are threatened with homelessness or are homeless in accordance with the Homelessness Act 2017. Duties Interview and assess homeless on the day approaches in person. Make preliminary investigations ensuring customer provides evidence and documentation at the earliest opportunity. Provide comprehensive advice on a full range of options to solve their housing problem including tenancy rights, housing, and welfare benefits. Makes initial enquiries into reason to believe client is eligible and homeless. Filters and contacts online housing options form and conducts preliminary enquiries, providing advice and assistance to prevent homelessness...

I’m currently supporting a local authority in the London who are looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team on a temporary contract. The rate is negotiable. 📍 Location: North London (2 days on site per week) 🖥️ System: Jigsaw (Experience Preferred) 🗓️ Start: 1st December 2025 💬 Interviews: Thursday 24th November (via Teams) This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive team and make a real difference — helping deliver homelessness prevention and housing advice services across the region under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. If this is of interest to yourself then respond to this email or call me on (phone number removed) Thanks Jacob

Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The ambition set out in We Make Camden is that everyone in Camden should have a place they call home, with no one sleeping on the streets. The vision for Housing Services is to work deep within our neighbourhoods and communities to improve our services with people who use and rely on them, to deliver those services in an informed and responsive manner, and to ensure that preventing homelessness and providing safe, secure and sustainable housing are key pillars of Camden’s work to increase social equality and achieve the best outcomes for Camden residents. Housing income collection plays a significant...

Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and making a tangible difference in people's lives? Do you believe in delivering housing services with empathy, integrity, and a focus on the individual? We're looking for a committed and experienced Inquiries and Decisions Officer to join a local authority in North London, supporting vulnerable residents with housing solutions that put compassion and customer care first. As an Inquiries and Decisions Officer, you will be at the heart of the homelessness prevention agenda, delivering clear, lawful, and empathetic decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Your role will involve managing and progressing applications-particularly those in existing backlog-by carrying out detailed assessments, making legally sound decisions, and ensuring every applicant feels supported and informed throughout the process. You will take a trauma-informed approach to your work, recognising the impact of trauma and adversity on individuals...

Job Title: Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer Location: South East London Pay Rate: £30 per hour (umbrella) Contract: Temporary (ongoing) We are currently seeking an experienced Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer to join a busy Housing Solutions service in South East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive officer with strong case management and tenancy sustainment experience to support vulnerable residents and prevent homelessness within the community. Key Responsibilities Provide early-intervention, outreach, and home-visiting support to residents at risk of homelessness. Carry out robust assessments in line with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). Develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and implement effective prevention strategies. Engage with landlords, support providers, and partner agencies to sustain tenancies and resolve housing issues. Manage a caseload of complex clients, maintaining accurate records and...