Homelessness Prevention & Advice Officer (temp: South London)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer in South London. This role involves working closely with clients to resolve housing issues, process applications, and provide essential advice to prevent homelessness. As a full-time position, you will join a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with housing laws and delivering high-quality service. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have relevant experience, this role offers a rewarding chance to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Experience in interviewing clients and resolving housing issues.
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and resolve housing issues effectively.
• Process homeless applications and advise on prevention strategies.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Resolving housing issues

Processing homeless applications

Advising on homelessness prevention

Housing and Homelessness Law knowledge

Managing caseloads

Strong IT skills

Admin skills

Job description

Homelessness Prevention & Advice Officer (temp: South London), Sutton

Location: Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 61b780de6da4

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer to join one of Adecco's public sector clients in a contract initially lasting 3-6 months, with a high likelihood of extension.

The role is based in Sutton, South London, and is full-time (36 hours/week, Monday to Friday). Office attendance is required 2 days every fortnight.

Applicants should have experience in:

• Interviewing clients and resolving housing issues
• Processing homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act
• Advising and preventing homelessness
• Assessing private sector options under the Housing Act
• Following the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council's prevention agenda
• Housing and Homelessness Law knowledge and resolving complex housing problems
• Managing caseloads and working in a team of 6-8 officers
• Handling demanding service users and partners, with strong IT and admin skills
• Updating Personal Housing Plans
• Writing accurate decision letters

Previous experience in a similar role within a local authority in the last two years and strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act are highly beneficial. A driver's license is not required.

Applicants must be able to start within two weeks and meet the above criteria.

For inquiries, please contact a recruitment expert.