12 homeless officer jobs found

Our Local Authority client based in The Kent area are urgently looking to take on a housing options officer to join their housing options service. Your day to day duties will include: • Interviewing and advising homeless people in relation to all available housing opportunities • Providing advice regarding their rights and responsibilities • Give appropriate assistance to such customers in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Section 190 and Section 192 • Refer homeless people to suitable available housing options speedily and efficiently • Providing long term solutions and up keeping customer relations Essential Skills • Previous Housing Options Experience • Knowledge of the Housing Act • Customer Focused • Experience working with the Huume System If you are interested in applying for this role get in touch with Luca Chohan on (phone number removed) and send an up to date CV across

Are you an experienced Allocations Officer looking for your next contract opportunity within a local authority environment? We are recruiting for a skilled housing professional to join a Berkshire-based council on an initial 4-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering an effective and compliant housing allocations service. You will provide expert advice and guidance on the Council's Allocations Scheme and Nominations Agreement, ensuring all housing legislation and regulatory requirements are consistently met. You will manage housing register applications, assess eligibility, determine banding awards, and oversee the allocations process through to property matching. The role also involves direct matching for vulnerable groups, including applicants with medical needs, delayed discharge cases, under occupiers and homeless households. Working closely with Housing Associations and internal teams, you will coordinate void and new-build...

Working Hours: 37 hours p/w Flexibility: Hybrid, x2 days in office, 3 WFH Our Local Authority client based in The East Midlands are urgently looking to take on a homelessness officer to join their housing options service. Your day to day duties will include: • Interviewing and advising homeless people in relation to all available housing opportunities • Providing advice regarding their rights and responsibilities • Give appropriate assistance to such customers in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Section 190 and Section 192 • Refer homeless people to suitable available housing options speedily and efficiently • Providing long term solutions and up keeping customer relations Essential Skills • Previous Housing Options Experience • Knowledge of the Housing Act • Customer Focused • Experience working with the Locata System

Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer Location: North West London Rate: £28.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 6 Months Working Pattern: Full Time Working Arrangement: Hybrid We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join a busy Housing Needs team in North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in homelessness prevention, housing options, and statutory homelessness assessments to make a real difference to residents facing housing difficulties. Key Responsibilities Deliver the Council's statutory duties to prevent and relieve homelessness under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Manage a caseload of households threatened with homelessness or currently homeless. Conduct homelessness assessments and determine appropriate housing duties. Develop and review Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs). Negotiate with landlords, agents, family members, and other...

Housing Register Officer Ilford Contract £19.75 per hour PAYE or £25.71 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Register Officer 2-3 days in office - subject to business needs Complete assessments of applications to join the housing register including re-registration to keep their applications up to date. Assess households who do not qualify to register and provide advice to them about alternative housing options Assess household who do qualify to register and activate their applications Determine for each application - Their effective date (waiting time) - Level of preference - Any special factors affecting their application, Complete medical assessments of applications for preference on medical grounds alongside Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants to the housing register Notify applicants on decisions on their applications This is one of several roles we are currently recruiting for...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Benefits Officer to support a busy Local Authority Revenues & Benefits team. You will be responsible for the accurate assessment and processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims, ensuring compliance with current legislation and delivering a high-quality service to residents. This is a fully remote position with an immediate start available. 📌 Key Responsibilities * Assess and process claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction * Administer Discretionary Financial Support schemes, including Homeless Prevention Grants * Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant legislation and local policies * Maintain accurate records and case notes on the system * Calculate entitlements and verify supporting documentation * Handle customer queries across multiple channels (phone, email, written correspondence) * Work to performance targets and turnaround times ✅ Requirements * Minimum...

About The role The key purpose of this role is to conduct occupancy inspections of temporary accommodations provided by the Councils for homeless households. In addition, you will be performing checks, this role will manage the innovative inspection TA checker being developed by the Council. Your responsibilities include liaising with landlords to ensure compliance with their obligations, including standards of repairs and maintenance. The position requires an organised individual who can communicate effectively, conduct inspections at multiple sites. We want people who thrive on providing excellent services to homeless households and act as a contact point for accommodation providers working with the Council. Additional duties include addressing any repair issues, assessing accommodation suitability under the 1996 Housing Act (as amended), responding to safeguarding concerns, overseeing legal matters related to occupancy and handling unauthorised occupants. For this role, you...

Vivid's client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months with the option to be extended for a further 6 months depending on experience. - Housing Options Officer - North West - 6 months - £25 - 30 per hour - Start ASAP You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for: * Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice * Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing * Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutions To be considered for this role candidates should have: * A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act. * The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge...

Vivid's client in the East Midlands is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months. - Housing Options Officer - East Midlands - 6 months - £25 - £30 per hour - Start ASAP You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for: Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutionsTo be considered for this role candidates should have: A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act. The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge of The Housing Act. Knowledge and experience of directly applying homelessness legislation in a...

Rate: £28-32ph Working Hours: 37 hours p/w Flexibility: x2 days in office, 3 WFH Our Local Authority client based in The East Midlands are urgently looking to take on a homelessness officer to join their housing options service. Your day to day duties will include: • Interviewing and advising homeless people in relation to all available housing opportunities • Providing advice regarding their rights and responsibilities • Give appropriate assistance to such customers in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Section 190 and Section 192 • Refer homeless people to suitable available housing options speedily and efficiently • Providing long term solutions and up keeping customer relations Essential Skills • Previous Housing Options Experience • Knowledge of the Housing Act • Customer Focused • Experience working with the Locata System If you are interested in applying for this role get in touch with Luca Chohan on (phone number removed)...

Central Recruitment is currently working with a local authority dedicated to preventing people from becoming homeless and supporting individuals in finding long-term, affordable and sustainable housing. Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Outreach Worker, to work in the Redbridge area at a street-based outreach service providing support and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. * 37.5 hours per week * Monday - Friday * Hours: 06:00 - 14:30 * Temporary: approx. 2 months * £18.41 per hour (£16.43 per hour, with £1.98 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the lives of adults with a history of homelessness. Please note: this is an outreach working role and involves travelling across the borough of Redbridge supporting clients in the community. You must be able and willing to travel at times when public transport may not be readily available. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Plan and organise street outreach shifts,...

Our client, a well-established organisation supporting people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion, is looking to recruit a dedicated Complex Needs Homeless Support Worker to join their passionate team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to empowering vulnerable adults with multiple and complex needs to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. The Role As a Complex Needs Homeless Support Worker, you will work directly with individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness and who may face challenges including mental ill-health, substance misuse, offending behaviour, physical health issues, and trauma. Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will provide practical and emotional support while helping clients access the services they need to move towards stable accommodation and independent living. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of clients with complex and multiple...