Homelessness Prevention Officer – 3 Month Contract

Summary

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

• 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.
  

What's 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.