Homelessness Prevention & Advice Officer (temp: South London), Sutton
Location: Sutton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 61b780de6da4
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer to join one of Adecco's public sector clients in a contract initially lasting 3-6 months, with a high likelihood of extension.
The role is based in Sutton, South London, and is full-time (36 hours/week, Monday to Friday). Office attendance is required 2 days every fortnight.
Applicants should have experience in:
* Interviewing clients and resolving housing issues
* Processing homeless applications under Part VII of the Housing Act
* Advising and preventing homelessness
* Assessing private sector options under the Housing Act
* Following the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council's prevention agenda
* Housing and Homelessness Law knowledge and resolving complex housing problems
* Managing caseloads and working in a team of 6-8 officers
* Handling demanding service users and partners, with strong IT and admin skills
* Updating Personal Housing Plans
* Writing accurate decision letters
Previous experience in a similar role within a local authority in the last two years and strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act are highly beneficial. A driver's license is not required.
Applicants must be able to start within two weeks and meet the above criteria.
For inquiries, please contact a recruitment expert.
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