Homeless Prevention Officer

Homelessness Prevention Officer 3 Month Contract

Location: London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AH

Rate: 25.71 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our dynamic Homelessness Prevention Team. This crucial frontline role is focused on preventing homelessness through effective case management and housing advice in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part VII and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
. You will work closely with individuals and families at risk conducting thorough housing assessments creating personalized housing plans and collaborating with various partners to achieve sustainable housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of homelessness prevention and housing options cases.
• Conduct comprehensive housing needs and support assessments.
• Proactively work to prevent homelessness and sustain accommodation.
• Develop and implement Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).
• Make statutory homelessness decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Provide housing advice and support to individuals and families facing homelessness.
• Apply a trauma-informed and person-centred approach to case management.
• Liaise with accommodation providers community safety teams landlords and support agencies.
• Identify vulnerabilities and make appropriate referrals to support services.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation and deadlines.
• Use the JIGSAW case management system to record and manage cases effectively.

Essential

Requirements:

• Experience working within a Homelessness Prevention Housing Options or Housing Advice service.
• Excellent knowledge of:
  • Housing Act 1996 Part VII
  • Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
  • Homelessness Prevention Duties
  • Housing Options and Case Management
• Experience making statutory homelessness decisions.
• Experience undertaking complex housing needs assessments.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Strong partnership working skills.
• Working knowledge of the JIGSAW housing management system
  .
• Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Local Authority homelessness experience.
• Experience working with clients with multiple and complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and community safety processes.
• Experience working within a trauma-informed service.

Whats on Offer

• 25.71 per hour (Umbrella)
• 3 Month Contract
• Location:
  Basingstoke Hampshire
• Opportunity to work within a fast-paced Homelessness Prevention Team.
• Varied casework focused on preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable households.
• Excellent opportunity for experienced Housing Options Homelessness and Prevention professionals.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Homelessness Prevention Officer Housing Options Officer Homelessness Officer Housing Needs Officer Housing Advisor Prevention Officer or Housing Solutions Officer.

Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Experience working within a Homelessness Prevention Housing Options or Housing Advice service. Excellent knowledge of:
Housing Act 1996 Part VII Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Homelessness Prevention Duties Housing Options and Case Management Experience making statutory homelessness decisions. Experience undertaking complex housing needs assessments. Experience managing a caseload independently. Experience working with vulnerable individuals and families. Strong partnership working skills. Working knowledge of the JIGSAW housing management system. Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Requirements Local Authority homelessness experience. Experience working with clients with multiple and complex needs. Knowledge of safeguarding and community safety processes. Experience working within a trauma-informed service. Whats on Offer 25.71 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract

Location:

Basingstoke Hampshire Opportunity to work within a fast-paced Homelessness Prevention Team. Varied casework focused on preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable households. Excellent opportunity for experienced Housing Options Homelessness and Prevention professionals. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Homelessness Prevention Officer Housing Options Officer Homelessness Officer Housing Needs Officer Housing Advisor Prevention Officer or Housing Solutions Officer.