Homeless Prevention Officer - Local Authority

Reed; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Homeless Prevention Officer. The role involves engaging with individuals to prevent homelessness, managing cases, and collaborating with partners for housing solutions. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable groups and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid position offering flexibility in casework arrangements as well as competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Flexible working arrangement

Opportunity for community impact

Variety of responsibilities in housing sector

Qualifications

• Understanding of the causes and reasons for homelessness and a working knowledge of current legislation.
• Experience working with vulnerable people across a range of issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of partners and customers.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the prevention and relief of homelessness.
• Triage contacts and manage legacy cases in housing.
• Provide face-to-face services to those at risk of homelessness.
• Collaborate to secure suitable housing solutions.
• Handle cases involving temporary accommodation and housing advice.

Skills

Understanding of homelessness causes

Experience with vulnerable populations

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative working ability

Motivation for community impact

Job description

Homeless Prevention Officer

• Annual Pay: £18.43 PAYE or £23.44 via umbrella
• Location: Ashton under Lyne, Tameside
• Job Type: Hybrid (2 days in the office, flexible with more casework)
• Contract: Interim/Contract

Join our dedicated client, Tameside Housing Advice, responsible for the Council’s statutory homelessness and housing needs service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals by preventing and relieving homelessness.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Engage directly in the prevention and relief of homelessness.
• Triage contacts through the online portal and manage legacy cases among other housing and homelessness-related activities.
• Participate in a duty rota to provide face-to-face services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, which may include office visits, home visits, or other locations across the area.
• Work collaboratively with customers and a range of partners to secure suitable housing solutions.
• Handle cases involving homeless prevention, housing advice, Temporary Accommodation, and administration of the Council’s Housing Register.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Understanding of the causes and reasons for homelessness and a working knowledge of current legislation.
• Experience working with vulnerable people across a range of issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of partners and customers.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant community service.
• Involvement in a variety of tasks and responsibilities within the housing sector.

To apply for the Homeless Prevention Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.