Homelessness Prevention

1 month ago


Sutton, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer to join one of Adecco's public sector Local Authority clients in a temporary contract, initially for 3-6 months (but highly likely to be extended).

Our client is based in Sutton in South London and this is a full time role for 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Office attendance is 3 days each week, every fortnight only.

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

- Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems.
- 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 to manage caseload and work effectively in a team of 6-8 officers
- Ability to deal with very demanding service users and partners, and have strong IT and admin skills.
- Updating PHP's (Personal Housing Plans)

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

To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Robin Turner



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