Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer for a hybrid position in Uxbridge. This full-time role involves working within the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team, with responsibilities including assessments, case management, and legislative compliance, offering flexible office arrangements following an initial induction period.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in working within a pressured Housing Options environment.
• Experience managing a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments for rough sleepers.
• Carrying out prevention and relief work.
• Managing a varied case load.

Skills

Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996

Knowledge of Homelessness Reduction Act

Casework experience

Experience in homelessness inquiries

Job description

Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer (Hybrid) needed in Uxbridge, £21ph

PAYE – RQ1526444

The candidate will be part of the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team, responsible for completing assessments, carrying out prevention and relief work, and managing a varied caseload. Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act, and other relevant legislation is required, along with experience in homelessness inquiries, casework, and drafting s184 decision letters.

Candidates should demonstrate practical experience in delivering services within a pressurized Housing Options environment and managing multiple demands.

Flexible working arrangements are available. The candidate should expect to be office-based 50% of the time after completing an induction period, which typically takes two to four weeks depending on competency. Office hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply on our website with your CV, or email your CV to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All roles may be subject to pre-employment checks, including references, so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applications. However, you will be contacted by phone if your CV advances to the next stage.

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