10 homelessness prevention adviser jobs found

My client is seeking an experienced candidate to be responsible for managing and leading the Housing Solutions Service. Providing strategic leadership to meet the statutory requirements of the new Homelessness Reduction Act and other housing legislation. Duties Includes: Leading the teams delivering the Housing Solutions Service. Promote understanding of and adherence to, the Council's values and behaviours by designing appropriate structures to deliver high quality, resident focused services. Obtain and maintain highest standards of ethical conduct in line with the expectations of a local government office and to lead staff to adhere to such standards in order to uphold the Council's reputation. To provide leadership to the multi-disciplinary teams that deliver homelessness advice, prevention, relief and temporary accommodation; delivering high quality customer focused services. Responsible for the transformation of front-line housing services to meet the new housing duties...

My client is seeking a candidate that has experience in conducting Part 7 risk assessments under the Housing Act 1996. This new project is looking for a strong Housing Adviser who will offer proactive housing advice to prevent Homelessness. The client understands the pressures of the position and is keen to support all team members. The team are looking for an experienced candidate that can add quality amongst knowledgeable peers. The Homeless advice Officer will be supported into the project, being led to succeed on preventing homelessness through Housing law support. The team are looking for a candidate that can quickly adapt to their way of working and hit the ground running. Duties Includes: Strong knowledge of Housing and Homelessness acts, including Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017 The role is to provide effective, high-quality support to customers to help them prevent or relieve their homelessness. seeking to support new arrivals to the UK...

One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Income Collection Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. Responsibilties: * Responsible for managing a patch of temporary accommodation accounts to ensure that all monies owed in respect of rent and service charges are collected as...

Pertemps are supporting a local client to appoint an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing, Communities, Environment & Planning Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a specialised homelessness and housing solutions service focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness. Working within a supportive team, you will be responsible for handling complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation, including the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert advice and solutions on housing options, ensuring a customer-centred approach with sensitivity to equality and diversity. - Manage a caseload of homelessness applications, applying up-to-date case law to make robust, legally compliant decisions. - Coordinate temporary accommodation placements in line with legislation and best practices. - Cultivate relationships with private sector landlords to expand housing...

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Housing Options and Advice Officer to join one of Adecco's public sector clients in a temporary contract, initially for 3 months (but highly likely to be extended). Our client is based in Crawley in West Sussex and this is a full time role for 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Office attendance is required two days each week as you will be involved on the phone duty for the week. You will be dealing with any homeless approaches on the day when attending the office, and will hold a caseload which will involve working from the initial stage of an approach through to making main duty decisions. The successful candidate will also be expected to complete s184 decisions. Due to the busy nature of the role, the client is keen for applicants to possess previous experience of: * Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems. * Processing claims for homeless applications as required under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Upstream Prevention Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The post holder will provide a comprehensive homeless prevention and early intervention service for the Housing Solutions Team in Luton Council. The post holder will be the first point of contact for households at risk of homelessness, make enquiries to establish the initial facts of the case and identify early intervention opportunities to prevent homelessness from occurring, The post holder will work to identify households at risk of crisis with a specific focus on homelessness and will provide access to support and assistance in housing, employment, training, debt and budget advice, and in particular work to reduce the risk of households becoming homeless. The post holder will develop and co-ordinate thorough case work, personalised housing plans that outlines steps to prevent homelessness both from the local authority and the applicant with the...

Housing Options Officer – Temporary (3 Months) 📍 Location: Crawley 💰 Rate: £24.87 LTD / £20 PAYE per hour 📅 Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Are you an experienced Housing Options Officer looking for your next role? We are recruiting for a temporary position where you’ll be working to support individuals with their housing needs, ensuring they receive appropriate advice and assistance. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Providing housing advice and assessing applications in line with housing legislation ✅ Preventing homelessness by exploring sustainable housing solutions ✅ Managing a caseload of applicants, offering tailored support and guidance ✅ Liaising with external agencies, landlords, and support services to secure accommodation options ✅ Conducting assessments and making decisions in line with relevant policies and procedures About You: 🔹 Experience in housing options, homelessness prevention, or a similar role 🔹 Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the...

Role: Homeless Prevention Officer Contract Duration: Temporary 6 months Hours: Monday - Friday (9-5) Pay Rate: £18 per hour Hybrid working: 3 days in office in Borehamwood, 2 days from home Tate are working with a local authority in their search for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join their team as a Homelessness Prevention Officer. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks and direct interaction with individuals seeking assistance. Key Responsibilities: Provide advice to homeless individuals based on current homelessness legislation. Serve as the first point of contact for applicants, conducting initial assessments to determine if the council owes a duty to them. Close cases where no duty is owed and follow up on necessary documents for cases where duty is owed. Monitor and triage a busy inbox, managing two separate inboxes for agency referrals and general enquiries. Allocate documents to the correct cases and distribute enquiries appropriately. Work...

Job title: Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer Location: Worcestershire Work Mode: Hybrid 1/2 days per week in the office Pay Rate: £30 - £32 per hour Working Hours: 37 hours per week Assignment Duration: 3 months temporary Our client is looking for an experienced Homelessness & Housing Solutions Officer to join their Housing, Communities, Environment & Planning Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will deliver a specialised homelessness and housing solutions service focused on the prevention and relief of homelessness. Working within a supportive team, you will be responsible for handling complex cases and making legally sound decisions based on current legislation, including the Housing Act and Homelessness Reduction Act. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert advice and solutions on housing options, ensuring a customer-centred approach with sensitivity to equality and diversity. - Manage a caseload of homelessness applications, applying...

Housing Options Advisor 📍 Location: Solihull 📄 Contract: Temp ⏳ Hours: Full-time 💰 Rate: £21.50 per hour (LTD) Role Overview: We are looking for a Housing Options Advisor to join a dynamic team and provide customer-focused advice and support to individuals facing housing difficulties. This role involves delivering high-quality housing advice, preventing homelessness, and supporting service users to sustain their accommodation. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Providing advice on tenancy rights, housing applications, welfare benefits, and debt management ✅ Conducting interviews and home visits to assess housing needs ✅ Supporting customers in securing or maintaining their accommodation ✅ Liaising with landlords and negotiating tenancy arrangements ✅ Assisting with temporary accommodation placements and administration ✅ Managing housing applications and verifying customer information ✅ Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation and safeguarding responsibilities...