Housing Solutions Officer

Adecco; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in the UK is hiring a Housing Solutions Officer for a temporary role focused on delivering effective housing solutions. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 1996 and possess excellent case management skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working options and a competitive daily rate. Ideal for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible hybrid working

IT equipment provided

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads efficiently and meet statutory deadlines.
• Skilled in conducting homelessness assessments and making legally sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for liaising with applicants, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Ability to identify risks early and implement effective interventions to prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and determine eligibility, priority need, and intentionality under relevant legislation.
• Issue legally sound decisions and notifications within statutory timeframes.
• Negotiate with landlords and housing providers to secure accommodation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions.
• Maintain accurate case records using housing management systems.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns for vulnerable individuals.
• Stay updated on housing legislation and best practice guidance.

Skills

In-depth Knowledge of Housing Legislation

Case Management Expertise

Assessment & Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation & Advocacy

IT Proficiency

Customer Service Orientation

Organisational Skills

Job description

Adecco Housing Solutions Officer

Public Sector - Local Authority
Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension
Full Time - Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
£245 per day Umbrella inside IR35
IT Equipment Provided
ASAP Start
Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office (Ealing, W5 2HL), remainder at home

Duties

• Investigate and determine eligibility, priority need, and intentionality under relevant legislation.
• Issue legally sound decisions and notifications within statutory timeframes.
• Negotiate with landlords and housing providers to secure accommodation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions.
• Maintain accurate case records using housing management systems.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns for vulnerable individuals.
• Stay updated on housing legislation and best practice guidance.

Essential Skills

• In-depth Knowledge of Housing Legislation: Strong understanding of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Case Management Expertise: Ability to manage complex caseloads efficiently and meet statutory deadlines.
• Assessment & Decision-Making: Skilled in conducting homelessness assessments and making legally sound decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for liaising with applicants, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify risks early and implement effective interventions to prevent homelessness.
• Negotiation & Advocacy: Experience negotiating with landlords, housing providers, and support services.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in using housing management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Customer Service Orientation: Empathetic and professional approach when supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate
• Flexible hybrid working
• IT equipment provided
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.