Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer for a full-time hybrid role in Uxbridge. The successful candidate will be involved in assessments and prevention work while managing a caseload, requiring strong knowledge of housing legislation and practical service delivery experience. This position offers flexibility in working arrangements and is ideal for those with experience in managing housing-related issues.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a pressured Housing Options environment.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and pressures.
• Experience in delivering housing services.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and conduct prevention and relief work.
• Manage a varied caseload within the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team.

Skills

Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996

Homelessness Reduction Act understanding

Experience in homelessness inquiries

Casework management

Drafting s184 decision letters

Job description

Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer (Hybrid) needed in Uxbridge, £21ph

PAYE - RQ1526444

The candidate will be part of the Housing Options Rough Sleepers Team, responsible for completing assessments, carrying out prevention and relief work, and managing a varied caseload. 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.

Candidates should demonstrate practical experience in delivering services within a pressured Housing Options environment and managing multiple demands and pressures.

Flexible working arrangements are available. The candidate should expect to be office-based 50% of the time after completing an induction period, which typically lasts two to four weeks depending on competency. Office hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pre-employment checks, including references, may be required, so please be prepared.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However, we will contact you by phone if your CV progresses to the next stage.

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