Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, Nort West London

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer in North West London. The role involves conducting Triage assessments and providing essential support to individuals facing homelessness. Candidates should have relevant experience in local authority housing services, along with strong customer service skills. This contract role offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on housing solutions.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Local Authority.
• Practical experience in delivering services in a pressurized Housing Options environment.

Responsibilities

• Completing Triage assessments and carrying out prevention and relief work.
• Handling homelessness inquiries and drafting s184 decision letters.

Skills

Customer Service

Casework

Triage Assessments

Education

Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996

Knowledge of Homelessness Reduction Act

Job description

Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London, London Borough of Hillingdon

Client: London Borough of Hillingdon

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d46725cf890f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London

Pay rate: £26.13 per hour

Contract role, Housing

Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer in North West London.

You will need experience in a similar role within a Local Authority.

Overview:

You will be part of the Housing Advice & Options Reception desk, completing Triage assessments, and carrying out prevention and relief work.

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.

You should demonstrate good customer service skills and practical experience in delivering services in a pressurized Housing Options environment.

Additional Information:

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK, available for you to speak to
• An easy online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more