Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Officer

Carrington West; Slough; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting for a Housing Needs Officer in Berkshire on a 6-month contract, working 37 hours per week in Slough. The role offers a rate of £28.42 per hour and inside IR35 status. You will deliver housing advice and homelessness prevention services to individuals and families at risk.

You will assess applications, prepare Personalised Housing Plans, and work with partners to find sustainable housing solutions while guiding safeguarding referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing needs or homelessness prevention roles.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Experience assessing homelessness applications and managing caseloads.
• Ability to develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate homelessness applications under relevant acts.
• Provide housing advice and identify prevention options.
• Prepare and review Personalised Housing Plans.
• Manage complex homelessness cases and issue decision letters.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners and safeguarding referrals.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Partnership working

Housing advice

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting for a Housing Needs Officer in Berkshire on a 6-month contract, working 37 hours per week in Slough. The role offers a rate of £28.42 per hour and inside IR35 status. You will deliver housing advice and homelessness prevention services to individuals and families at risk.

You will assess applications, prepare Personalised Housing Plans, and work with partners to find sustainable housing solutions while guiding safeguarding referrals as needed.