Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer, Lambeth Council

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruiter is seeking a Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer to join Lambeth's Housing Team. In this role, you will conduct home visits to assess and prevent homelessness, ensuring tailored solutions for individuals at risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy, negotiation, and mediation skills, along with a solid understanding of relevant legislation. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £30.67 and is crucial for ensuring that all housing options are pursued effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing roles or social care.
• Strong understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits for individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Assess housing needs and create tailored housing plans.
• Manage homelessness assessments under the Housing Act.

Skills

Innovative problem solving

Negotiation

Advocacy

Mediation

Job description

Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer, Lambeth Council

Pay rate £30.67 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting within for a Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer to work in a Housing Team in Lambeth. To prevent homelessness in accordance with the provisions of the Homelessness Reduction Act, associated Code of Guidance, case law and best practice. To routinely undertake home visits for those at risk of homelessness, to fully understand the situation and be able to provide innovative and tailored options to prevent homelessness. To undertake a housing needs assessments for people seeking housing assistance and create housing plans tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. To manage a complex and demanding caseload in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice, advocacy, negotiation and mediation. To ensure that all housing options have been thoroughly explored to ensure best efforts to prevent homelessness. To undertake the assessment and investigation of homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 where prevention/relief is not possible and inform clients of their assessment outcome.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a 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

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