Homeless Prevention Officer – Trauma-Informed Housing Support

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Basingstoke is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer on a full-time temporary basis, paying £19.65 per hour.

You will manage a caseload, assess housing needs, make statutory homelessness decisions, and develop personalised housing plans to prevent homelessness. The role emphasizes trauma-informed support, collaboration with partners, and reducing the use of temporary accommodation while improving customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of homelessness and housing options cases.
• Carry out detailed housing needs and support assessments.
• Make statutory homelessness decisions in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement personalised housing plans to prevent or relieve homelessness.
• Provide advice and support to individuals and families with complex needs and vulnerabilities.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to secure sustainable housing solutions.
• Apply a trauma-informed approach to support vulnerable households.
• Contribute to reducing the use of temporary accommodation and improving customer outcomes.

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Basingstoke is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Officer on a full-time temporary basis, paying £19.65 per hour.

You will manage a caseload, assess housing needs, make statutory homelessness decisions, and develop personalised housing plans to prevent homelessness. The role emphasizes trauma-informed support, collaboration with partners, and reducing the use of temporary accommodation while improving customer outcomes.