Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Brackenberry; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to deliver proactive housing options advice and support clients in preventing homelessness. This role involves managing a caseload and conducting statutory assessments under the Housing Act. You will work collaboratively with various departments and external partners to develop sustainable housing solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have the right qualifications, this temporary position offers a chance to significantly impact individuals facing housing crises.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field or relevant experience.
• Good standard of education with GCSE English & Maths grade A-C.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic housing advice and support to clients.
• Assist clients with welfare and benefit claims for housing stability.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to legal frameworks.

Skills

Holistic housing advice

Welfare and benefit claims assistance

Record keeping

Fraud detection

Relationship building with landlords

Risk assessment

Education

NVQ or Diploma in relevant field

Relevant degree or experience

GCSE English & Maths grade A-C

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.00 - £26.38 per hour

Summary:

The Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer will deliver proactive, customer-focused housing options advice, support clients in preventing homelessness, and manage a caseload involving statutory assessments under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. The role involves working collaboratively across departments and external partners to deliver sustainable housing solutions and prevent crisis homelessness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic housing advice and support, promoting independence and self-service.
• Assist clients with welfare and benefit claims to support housing stability.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to legal frameworks and Council policies.
• Detect and refer fraudulent applications appropriately.
• Represent the service in meetings, case conferences, and relevant committees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with private landlords and letting agents.
• Address safeguarding concerns and undertake appropriate risk assessments.

Qualifications:

• Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or relevant experience.
• A good standard of education with English & Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.
• This role requires an enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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