Homelessness Prevention & Advice Officer (temp: South London)

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer in Sutton, South London. Join a public sector client with a 3-6 month contract, full-time for 36 hours per week. The role includes client interviews, homelessness prevention strategies, and knowledge of housing law, offering potential for extension beyond initial term.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in local authority role within last 2 years is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Able to start within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and resolve housing issues.
• Process homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act.
• Assess eligibility for private sector options.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Resolving housing issues

Advising and preventing homelessness

Housing and Homelessness Law expertise

Caseload management

Teamwork skills

Strong IT skills

Administrative skills

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

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Sutton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 temporary contract, initially for 3-6 months (but highly likely to be extended).

Our client is based in Sutton in South London, offering a full-time role for 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with office attendance required 2 days every fortnight.

The role requires previous experience in:

• Interviewing clients and resolving housing issues
• Processing homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act
• Advising and preventing homelessness
• Assessing eligibility for private sector options under the Housing Act
• Knowledge of Homelessness Code of Guidance and homelessness prevention strategies
• Housing and Homelessness Law expertise and resolving complex housing problems
• Caseload management and teamwork skills
• Handling demanding service users and partners, with strong IT and administrative skills
• Updating Personal Housing Plans (PHPs)
• Writing accurate decision letters

Previous experience in a similar local authority role within the last two years and strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act are highly beneficial. A car driver is not required. Applicants should be able to start within two weeks.

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