Job Description
Position: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer
Location: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow) Contract: Temporary – 6 months, possible extension
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Pay Rate: £22.59 per hour PAYE
Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join the Housing Services team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries.
* Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability.
* Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines.
* Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions.
* Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions.
* Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies.
* Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies.
Candidate Profile
1. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness poli...