Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking a Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer based in Uxbridge. The role involves providing expert advice, managing casework to prevent homelessness, and collaborating with various partners. The position requires relevant qualifications and experience in a fast-paced environment, with flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Office-based induction period

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services.
• Experience in case work and case work management systems.
• Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on security of tenure.
• Manage complex casework and contribute to case reviews.
• Build relationships with social care and housing partners.

Skills

Casework

Project Management

Communication

Education

NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree

Job description

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
Contract Duration: 2-3 months
Employer: Local Authority
Job Purpose

• Provide expert advice on security of tenure and support tenants at risk of losing their tenancy
  
• Proactively manage complex casework and contribute to case reviews to prevent homelessness
  
• Build effective working relationships with various social care and housing partners
  
• Investigate and discharge the Council’s homeless duty in specific cases
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Provide detailed advice on security of tenure
  
• Proactively manage complex casework to prevent homelessness
  
• Build effective working relationships with various social care and housing partners
  
• Investigate and discharge the Council’s homeless duty in specific cases
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services
  
• Experience in case work and case work management systems
  
• Experience in working on defined operational projects with tight deadlines and minimum supervision
  

Essential Qualification Required

• NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree, or relevant experience in a relevant field
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36.20 hours per week
  
• Working arrangements: Office-based 50% of the time after completion of an office-based induction period
  
• Office hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm
  

Application Deadline: Apply ASAP

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience in delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services
  
• Experience in case work and case work management systems
  
• Experience in working on defined operational projects with tight deadlines and minimum supervision
  
• NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree, or relevant experience in a relevant field
  

Requirements
An experienced Housing Advice/ Prevention/Homelessness Assessment Officer who can hit the ground running. Candidate will be expected to be part of the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team, completing assessment, and carrying out respective prevention and relief work. and managing a varied caseload Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation and statute is required along with experience of carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters. Candidates will be required to demonstrate they have practical experience of delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services and is manage the multiple demands and pressures of the service. Hillingdon Offers flexible working arrangements. Candidate should expect to be office based 50% of the time once they have completed an office-based induction period which normally takes two to four weeks to complete depending on level of competency. Office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm