Homeless Persons Officer Sutton 3 Months 35 Hours Per Week £24.89 LTD / £21.36 PAYE (inc hol) Are you an experienced Homelessness Officer with strong knowledge of housing legislation and a passion for preventing homelessness? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy frontline team delivering statutory homelessness assessments in Sutton. THE ROLE As a Homeless Persons Officer, you will be responsible for assessing statutory homelessness applications, preventing homelessness, and supporting service users in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Assess homelessness applications and determine eligibility under statutory homelessness legislation Make complex decisions and issue robust decision letters based on legislation and guidance Deliver person-centred support and action plans tailored to individual needs Advise on housing rights, welfare benefits, and homelessness prevention solutions Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners Provide support and guidance to vulnerable clients to improve housing outcomes Maintain accurate records and case notes using relevant IT systems THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within a housing or homelessness service, including conducting statutory homelessness assessments. Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Reduction Act, and related case law Experience making complex homelessness decisions and drafting detailed decision letters Ability to deliver expert housing advice, including on security of tenure and welfare support Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads and meet targets in a busy environment THE CONTRACT Working hours – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours total, 35 paid, 5 hours unpaid lunch) Travel Requirements – Frequent across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Working Pattern – Hybrid: mandatory office day every Wednesday in Derby, remainder community based 3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm opportunity available The pay for the role is £24.89 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £21.36 per hour, inclusive of holiday. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!