Homeless Housing Officer

Vitalis; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Homeless Housing Officer for a contract role in the North London / Hertfordshire area. The position requires expertise in managing welfare benefits, application of housing policies, and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing claims, and preventing homelessness through collaboration with partner agencies. This is a significant role that contributes to community well-being and housing sustainment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of housing and homelessness policy, case law and legislation.
• Experience managing welfare benefits claims and liaising with agencies.
• Ability to handle court cases, possession orders, and evictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to assess housing needs and risks.
• Manage welfare benefits claims with relevant agencies.
• Apply relevant legislation and housing policies.
• Provide specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children during case management.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act

Experience with welfare benefits

Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

Previous experience in housing or social work roles

Job description

Homeless Housing Officer, North London / Hertfordshire

Pay rate £28.30 per hour

Contract role, Local Authority Housing

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Homeless Housing Officer in the North London / Hertfordshire area.

The Initial Assessment Team Service was established to help applicants who are threatened with homelessness or are homeless to sustain their present accommodation or move into suitable private rented accommodation.

The Front Door Team Service will also work collaboratively with partners to improve resilience and housing sustainment, under Enfield’s Early Help strategy.

The Initial Assessment Team will provide expert ссылки, work closely and collaboratively with partners to prevent or delay homelessness wherever possible, to stop akwaП people ending up in temporary accommodation or on the streets. The Homeless Housing Coordinator will sit within the Initial Assessment Mauritius, working closely within the service area to prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out home visits to assess housing needs and risks.
• Managing welfare benefits claims and liaising with benefits agencies.
• Applying the Homelessness Reduction Act, housing and homelessness policy, case law and legislation.
• Handling courts, possession orders and evictions.
• Providing specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children during case management.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act, housing and homelessness policy, case law and legislation.
• Experience with welfare benefits, courts, possession orders and evictions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Wirkung previous experience in housing or social work roles.

Other Opportunities

We recruit across row wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

How to Apply

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