Housing Solutions Specialist – Homelessness Prevention

Adecco Portugal; Havering-Atte-Bower; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing solutions role in Havering is offered through Adecco Group UK & Ireland. The position focuses on homelessness assessment, prevention and relief under relevant housing legislation, with responsibilities spanning advice, case management and inter-agency collaboration.

The role requires managing a caseload from initial contact to decision, securing private rented accommodation and preventing homelessness through negotiation and partnership working.

Qualifications

• Experience managing homelessness caseloads or housing options work.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and statutory duties.
• Ability to manage casework with accuracy and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver homelessness assessments, prevention and relief under Housing Act provisions.
• Provide expert housing advice and statutory homelessness functions.
• Manage a caseload from initial contact to statutory decision.
• Secure private rented accommodation and sustain existing tenancies.
• Act as interface between tenants, landlords and council services.

Skills

Homelessness caseload

Housing options advice

Case management

Negotiation

Customer service

Job description

A housing solutions role in Havering is offered through Adecco Group UK & Ireland. The position focuses on homelessness assessment, prevention and relief under relevant housing legislation, with responsibilities spanning advice, case management and inter-agency collaboration.

The role requires managing a caseload from initial contact to decision, securing private rented accommodation and preventing homelessness through negotiation and partnership working.