Homeless Prevention & Advice Outreach Officer; temp

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homeless Prevention & Advice Outreach Officer to join one of Adecco's key public sector clients in a temporary contract, initially for 3 months (but highly likely to be extended).

Our client is based in Slough in Berkshire and this is a full time role for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Office attendance is a minimum of 3 days each week, and flexibility is required as you will be needed at different offices/locations throughout the borough.

Due to the busy nature of this hands-on role, the client is keen for applicants to possess previous experience of:

Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems.
Processing claims for homeless applications as required under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).
Advising and preventing homelessness by offering the correct advice to clients approaching the Council as homeless.
Assessing whether those who are threatened with homelessness qualify for private sector options under the Housing Act, Part VII, as amended.
Having regard to the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council's Homelessness Prevention and resilience agenda.
Sound knowledge of Housing and Homelessness Law and experience in resolving complex housing problems.
Administrative skills
Ability to deal with very demanding service users and partners, and have strong IT and admin skills.

As the client is keen for the candidate to hit the ground running previous experience of carrying out a similar role with a local authority or charity client in the last two years would be hugely beneficial. Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act is also important. A car driver is not required.

Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks' maximum) need apply.