Impactful Homelessness Prevention Advisor (Hybrid)

CIH International Housing Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

3-month contract

Umbrella rate £30/hr

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is looking for a Homelessness and Prevention Officer in Warwickshire with hybrid working. You will work directly with individuals and families who are homeless or at risk, providing high-quality housing advice and practical steps to prevent homelessness.

You will assess applications, develop Personal Housing Plans, and collaborate with clients, landlords and partner agencies to identify sustainable solutions, including private rented and social housing.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing homelessness applications and making homelessness-related decisions.
• Experience working directly with customers to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Responsibilities

• Interview customers to understand their circumstances, housing needs and risk of homelessness.
• Provide tailored housing advice and take appropriate steps to prevent and relieve homelessness.
• Create, manage and review Personal Housing Plans, agreeing practical actions with customers to address the causes of their housing situation.
• Investigate and assess homelessness applications in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and case law.
• Make informed decisions on homelessness applications and ensure customers are clearly advised of the outcome and their housing options.
• Arrange suitable temporary accommodation where required and liaise with relevant support providers.
• Help customers explore alternative accommodation, including opportunities within the private rented sector.

Skills

Interviewing

Homelessness assessment

Case planning

Legislation knowledge

Client communication

Job description

CIH International Housing Group is looking for a Homelessness and Prevention Officer in Warwickshire with hybrid working. You will work directly with individuals and families who are homeless or at risk, providing high-quality housing advice and practical steps to prevent homelessness.

You will assess applications, develop Personal Housing Plans, and collaborate with clients, landlords and partner agencies to identify sustainable solutions, including private rented and social housing.