Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West London is seeking an Interim Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer. The role involves providing housing options advice, conducting homelessness assessments, and supporting individuals and families with resettlement services. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing advice and strong skills in casework and legislation. This opportunity supports meaningful community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing advice and homelessness prevention.
• Skilled in casework and use of housing case management systems.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, allocations, and choice-based lettings.
• Confident in interviewing, assessing, and supporting clients in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing options advice on tenure, low-cost home ownership, and homelessness prevention.
• Carry out statutory homelessness assessments and manage a varied caseload.
• Support individuals and families with move-on options and referrals to services.
• Work alongside the resettlement support team at the Civic Centre.

Skills

Experience in housing advice and homelessness prevention

Skilled in casework

Strong knowledge of housing legislation

Confident in interviewing and assessing clients

Job description

Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

A West London Local Authority is seeking an Interim Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to support resettlement schemes, including British citizens arriving from overseas territories such as The Chagos Islands.

The Role

• Provide housing options advice on tenure, low-cost home ownership, and homelessness prevention.
• Carry out statutory homelessness assessments and manage a varied caseload.
• Support individuals and families with move-on options, referrals, and signposting to services.
• Work alongside the resettlement support team at the Civic Centre.

About You

• Experience in housing advice and homelessness prevention.
• Skilled in casework and use of housing case management systems.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, allocations, and choice-based lettings.
• Confident in interviewing, assessing, and supporting clients in need.