Senior Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking a Senior Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert housing advice, leading on complex cases, and collaborating with various departments to support individuals at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in housing and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. If you're proactive and passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Significant experience in housing or homelessness prevention.
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 and current housing policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on housing legislation and manage complex casework.
• Lead project teams in delivering homelessness prevention services.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and conduct independent reviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Officer to join a dynamic Housing Solutions team. In this high-impact role, you'll provide expert housing advice, lead on complex homelessness prevention cases, and contribute to the strategic delivery of homelessness and move-on services. You will take a lead role in decision-making, cross-departmental initiatives, and managing complex casework, with a strong focus on statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII.

You'll be a visible and effective senior figure within the team, working collaboratively with colleagues across departments including Social Care, Allocations, and external partners. From attending safeguarding panels to supporting out-of-hours emergency responses, you will be at the forefront of helping those at risk of homelessness access the support and housing they need.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide expert advice on housing legislation and undertake complex homelessness prevention casework.
2. Lead and support project teams in delivering homelessness prevention, housing advice, and move-on services.
3. Work closely with internal and external partners to provide seamless service for residents with complex housing needs.
4. Manage cross-service strategies and represent the council at high-level forums and panels.
5. Monitor performance against KPIs including case decision timeframes and temporary accommodation reduction.
6. Conduct independent reviews of homelessness decisions and support complaints and ombudsman investigations.
7. Use data to inform policy, planning, and improve service outcomes.

About You

1. Significant experience working in housing, homelessness prevention, or similar frontline roles.
2. A strong working knowledge of Housing Act 1996, relevant case law, and current housing policy.
3. Proven ability to manage complex casework, including reviews, appeals, and cross-agency working.
4. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing stakeholders at all levels.
5. Experience managing or coordinating teams and/or delivering service improvements.
6. A flexible, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. For any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote

If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.

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