Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London

Pertemps; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer in North West London. The role offers a pay rate of up to £30 per hour and requires knowledge of homelessness legislation and casework experience. You will be part of a team managing various tasks to prevent homelessness. This position provides flexibility in working arrangements and supportive agency benefits.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Referral schemes and incentives

Prompt and reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Practical experience of delivering pressurised Housing Options Services.
• Experience carrying out homelessness enquiries and drafting s184 decision letters.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and carry out respective prevention/relief work.
• Perform home visits to prevent homelessness.
• Manage performance under pressure in a busy service environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996

Homelessness Reduction Act

Experience in casework

Ability to manage multiple demands

Job description

Overview

Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London. Pay rate to £30 per hour. Contract role, Housing.

Responsibilities

• You will be expected to be part of the Housing Options duty Service, completing assessment, and carrying out respective prevention/ relief work.
• Carry out Home Visits to prevent homelessness 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 enquiries, 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 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.

Benefits / Agency information

• Noting this is an agency post and Pertemps can offer: A dedicated consultant with access to all roles across the UK and contactable for you.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please get in touch for more information. Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!

Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email [e-mail] for more information.