Solutions Officer

Housing Solutions Officer needed in Luton, £22.98ph
PAYE – Reference: 132444

• Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation
• Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support
• Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible
• Reducing client’s long‑term dependency on services
• Check‑in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing
• Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness
• Prevents recurrence of homelessness
• Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance
• Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness
• Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention
• Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge
• Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable
• Revisiting and adjusting tenancy management steps where circumstances change
• Addressing issues early before notices, enforcement, or abandonment occurs

• Full clean driving licence and own transport
• Ability to work in Luton 4-5 days per week
• Visiting clients in their homes
• DBS check – enhanced – adult’s and children’s

This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.