Homelessness Prevention Officer

Vivid Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London, UK-based housing service seeks a Homelessness Prevention Officer on a 6-month interim contract. The role focuses on preventing and relieving homelessness, providing advice, assistance and support to individuals and families at risk of losing accommodation.

You will assess housing needs, develop personalised housing plans, give housing advice, explore options, and work with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent evictions and secure housing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing options and homelessness prevention
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise competing demands
• Understanding of relevant housing legislation, safeguarding and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Assess applicants' housing needs and circumstances in accordance with relevant legislation and policies
• Develop and implement personalised housing plans to prevent or relieve homelessness
• Provide housing advice and explore suitable accommodation options
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent eviction and secure accommodation
• Support applicants to resolve housing difficulties, including rent arrears, tenancy issues and family breakdown
• Maintain accurate case records and make sure statutory deadlines are met
• Identify safeguarding concerns and refer applicants to appropriate support services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes

Skills

Knowledge of housing options and Home​

Strong communication, negotiation and

Ability to manage a caseload and

Understanding of housing legislation,

Job description

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Location: London, UK
Contract: Interim
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Competitive

About the role

Our client, a housing service in London, is looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join its team on a 6-month interim contract. The role is about preventing and relieving homelessness, giving advice, assistance and support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their accommodation.

You will assess applicants' housing needs and circumstances in line with relevant legislation and policy, then develop and carry out personalised housing plans. Day to day, that means giving housing advice, exploring suitable accommodation options and working with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent evictions and secure accommodation.

You will also help applicants resolve the difficulties behind their housing situation, including rent arrears, tenancy issues and family breakdown. Accurate case records, statutory deadlines and safeguarding awareness are central to the role, as is working closely with internal teams and external agencies to reach positive housing outcomes.

Main responsibilities

• Assess applicants' housing needs and circumstances in accordance with relevant legislation and policies
• Develop and implement personalised housing plans to prevent or relieve homelessness
• Provide housing advice and explore suitable accommodation options
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers and partner agencies to prevent eviction and secure accommodation
• Support applicants to resolve housing difficulties, including rent arrears, tenancy issues and family breakdown
• Maintain accurate case records and make sure statutory deadlines are met
• Identify safeguarding concerns and refer applicants to appropriate support services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of housing options and homelessness prevention
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise competing demands
• Understanding of relevant housing legislation, safeguarding and confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience in housing, homelessness or a related support service

The offer

• 6-month interim contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Competitive rate
• London, UK

If you have a housing or homelessness background and want a role where your advice directly helps people keep or find a home, this is worth a conversation.