Impactful Hybrid Housing Solutions Officer (Locum, 3-month)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Professional development

Competitive pay

Impactful work

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Housing Solutions Officer in Ilford, Greater London, for an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. The role offers hybrid working and a paid hourly rate of £30.38, reflecting the specialist housing advisory duties you will perform.

You will liaise with vulnerable customers, design personalised housing plans, and work with colleagues to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation while ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1996 and related

Responsibilities

• Liaise with vulnerable customers to provide comprehensive housing advice and implement homelessness prevention strategies in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Engage with customers to craft and assess Personalised Housing Plans, ensuring homelessness is prevented or relieved through proactive interventions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute effective decision‑making that reduces temporary accommodation costs for the council.
• Compile and document high‑quality data on homelessness, aiding local and national analysis of key trends, causes, and solutions.
• Strategically negotiate with landlords and accommodation providers to extend housing tenure and resolve imminent homelessness threats.
• Innovatively develop diverse housing solutions via partnerships with accommodation providers to ensure sustainable housing for clients.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Housing Solutions Officer in Ilford, Greater London, for an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. The role offers hybrid working and a paid hourly rate of £30.38, reflecting the specialist housing advisory duties you will perform.

You will liaise with vulnerable customers, design personalised housing plans, and work with colleagues to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation while ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1996 and related