RQ1638784 – Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking individuals to prevent homelessness by conducting assessments, managing caseloads, and offering tailored housing solutions. The position requires the ability to handle a demanding environment and provide innovative options to clients. This role is crucial in ensuring that homelessness prevention measures are effectively applied in compliance with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prevent homelessness in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Conduct home visits for those at risk of homelessness.
• Manage a complex caseload in a busy environment.

Job description

Job Purpose

£30.67 umbrella per hour

To prevent homelessness in accordance with the provisions of the Homelessness Reduction Act, associated Code of Guidance, case law and best practice. To routinely undertake home visits for those at risk of homelessness, to fully understand the situation and be able to provide innovative and tailored options to prevent homelessness. To undertake a housing needs assessments for people seeking housing assistance and create housing plans tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances. To manage a complex and demanding caseload in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice, advocacy, negotiation and mediation. To ensure that all housing options have been thoroughly explored to ensure best efforts to prevent homelessness. To undertake the assessment and investigation of homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 where prevention/relief is not possible and inform clients of their assessment outcome.

This period closes on Friday November 21 2025 at 17:00.