3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Housing Sustainment Officers.
  


• Develop and implement a proactive approach to identifying households at risk of homelessness.
  


• Ensure the delivery of tailored advice, support, and interventions to prevent homelessness.
  


• Promote early identification of at-risk households using data insights and partner referrals.
  


• Drive upstream prevention activity to address issues before crisis point.
  


• Ensure a strength-based and person-centred approach to service delivery.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or tenancy sustainment services.
  


• Experience managing or supervising a team in a frontline service environment.
  


• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals or families at risk of housing instability.
  


• Experience working with partner organisations in a multi-agency environment.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant qualification in Housing, Social Work, or a related field (desirable).
  


• Professional membership (e.g., CIH) or working towards (desirable).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  


• Basic DBS required.
  


• Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom.
  


• Work pattern: To be discussed at interview, but maximum 2 days per week onsite.
  


• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
  


• The role closes on 6th June 2026, apply ASAP.