7 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...

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...

We're recruiting an experienced  Housing Strategy Lead to join a housing team driving the delivery of key strategic housing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong knowledge of housing policy, strategy development, and partnership working to make a direct impact on shaping future housing delivery and outcomes across the borough. You'll play a leading role in developing and implementing housing strategy, overseeing programmes that address housing supply, affordability, homelessness prevention, and regeneration. Working collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders, you'll provide expert advice, data-led insight, and leadership on housing policy to support the council's wider strategic objectives. The role will require the successful candidate to attend the council offices as required for key meetings and partnership engagement. The Role ·Lead on the development, review, and implementation of the council's Housing...

Job Title: Housing Options Officer Location: East Midlands Start Date: December 8th Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) / Hybrid working available Purpose of Role To provide professional housing advice and support to customers at risk of homelessness, with a strong focus on prevention. The role involves using the Jigsaw case management system to assess housing needs, manage homelessness applications, and develop Personal Housing Plans in line with statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality housing advice to customers, ensuring compliance with housing legislation (Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). * Use Jigsaw to: * Record and manage homelessness applications. * Create and monitor Personal Housing Plans. * Track case progress and outcomes. * Conduct interviews and home visits to assess housing needs. * Make lawful decisions on homelessness...

Overview One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced Homeless Advice and Prevention Officer to support its Housing Options Service. The successful candidate will deliver statutory homelessness assessments and provide early intervention to prevent homelessness wherever possible. Key Responsibilities * Undertake homelessness assessments in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 * Manage a varied caseload of prevention and relief duty cases * Provide accurate housing advice and practical support to individuals at risk of homelessness * Develop Personalised Housing Plans and coordinate support with internal and external partners * Maintain clear, accurate case notes and ensure compliance with legislation and policy * Liaise with accommodation providers, support services, landlords, and external agencies * Identify opportunities for early intervention and promote...