Who You Are You are a dedicated professional who is passionate about preventing homelessness and providing comprehensive housing advice. You understand the intricacies of housing legislation and are committed to supporting individuals in assessing and managing their housing situations independently. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. What the Job Involves As a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer, your role will encompass delivering proactive housing options advice, assessing circumstances, and undertaking statutory assessments to prevent homelessness. You will manage a caseload, support clients in accessing housing options, and make onward referrals where necessary. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, reducing temporary accommodation usage, and developing creative solutions for housing needs. You will also collaborate with various departments and external partners to deliver seamless service and support vulnerable individuals by assessing risks and safeguarding concerns. Skills Strong knowledge of housing legislation and policy Experience in case work and case management systems Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage complex situations and conflict effectively Proficiency in ICT and service-specific software Strong multi-disciplinary working experience Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development Understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management