Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Neway International Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing advisory firm seeks a proactive Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to support resettlement efforts in Uxbridge. This role involves providing tailored housing advice, liaising with local agencies, and maintaining compliance with housing legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in housing support. This position offers a contract from October 2025 to April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or resettlement support.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and local authority procedures.
• Excellent communication and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality housing advice and homelessness prevention services.
• Support resettlement efforts for individuals under government schemes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies for housing solutions.

Skills

Experience in housing advice

Understanding of housing legislation

Excellent communication skills

Case management skills

Collaborative teamwork

Commitment to equality and safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Neway International has a job opportunity for a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join our client based with Hillingdon Council.

Location: Civic Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon

Contract: 6 October 2025 – 6 April 2026

Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00

Rate: £22.98 PAYE / £30.00 Umbrella

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives? The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a proactive and empathetic Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join their Central Services team during a critical period of increased demand.

About the Role

This SO2-level position focuses on supporting British Citizens arriving from overseas territories—including The Chagos Islands—as part of government-backed resettlement schemes. You’ll work closely with the resettlement support team at the Civic Centre, providing tailored housing advice and implementing prevention strategies to reduce homelessness risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality housing advice and homelessness prevention services
• Support resettlement efforts for individuals arriving under government schemes
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to secure sustainable housing solutions
• Maintain accurate casework records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Contribute to the borough’s strategic housing objectives during a one-off workload peak

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or resettlement support
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and local authority procedures
• Excellent communication and case management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles