Job Description
The Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer for our client's Rough Sleepers Team. You'll complete assessments, carry out prevention and relief work, and manage a varied caseload in this fast-paced environment.\n\nLocation: Uxbridge\nRate: £21.00 per hour (Inside IR35/PAYE)\nDuration: 3 months\nHours: 36.2 hours per week (9am-5pm)\nSector: Local Authority\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Complete homelessness assessments and statutory duties under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996\n\n * Carry out prevention and relief work for rough sleepers\n\n * Manage varied caseload with competing priorities\n\n * Draft s184 decision letters and conduct homelessness enquiries\n\n * Multi-agency working with support services and external partners\n\nEssential Requirements\n\n * Minimum 2+ years proven experience in Housing Options/Homelessness services\n\n * Strong knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996 & Homelessness Reduction Act\n\n * Practical experience conducting homelessness enquiries and casework\n\n * Ability to draft s184 decision letters\n\n * Demonstrated experience delivering in pressurised Housing services\n\n * Enhanced DBS clearance required\n\n * Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work and client visits borough-wide\n\nWhat's On Offer\n\n * £21.00 per hour (Inside IR35/PAYE)\n\n * 3+ month contract with immediate start\n\n * 36.2 hours per week (9am-5pm)\n\n * Flexible working arrangements (50% office-based after 2-4 week induction)\n\n * Opportunity to make a real impact on rough sleeping\n\nInterviewing immediately - Apply now with your CV.\n\nAll applications treated in the strictest confidence. Equal opportunity employer