Housing Solutions & Homelessness Prevention Advisor

Pertemps Harrow; Harrow; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pertemps Harrow is assisting the London Borough of Harrow to recruit for a Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Support Officer in Harrow. The role is hybrid, 36 hours per week, temporary initially for 3 months, with a pay rate of £17.26 per hour PAYE.

The candidate will proactively assess homelessness cases, provide tailored advice under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, develop PHPs, liaise with landlords and services, arrange accommodation, and maintain case records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar housing or homelessness role within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Acts (1985, 1996), Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Good understanding of housing benefit rules, welfare systems, and the private rented sector.
• Familiarity with illegal eviction processes, court possession proceedings, and homelessness prevention tools.
• Excellent communication, case management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsabilités

• Proactively assess homelessness cases to identify prevention opportunities
• Provide tailored advice in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Develop and implement Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
• Liaise with landlords, support services, and internal departments to secure suitable housing solutions
• Arrange temporary and settled accommodation as required
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory duties

Connaissances

Communication skills

Case management

Customer service

Independent caseload management

Outils

Case management system

Description du poste

Pertemps Harrow is assisting the London Borough of Harrow to recruit for a Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Support Officer in Harrow. The role is hybrid, 36 hours per week, temporary initially for 3 months, with a pay rate of £17.26 per hour PAYE.

The candidate will proactively assess homelessness cases, provide tailored advice under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, develop PHPs, liaise with landlords and services, arrange accommodation, and maintain case records.