Homeless Prevention Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homeless Prevention Officer to work for our public sector client based in Barking.

The role is an interim post, initially for 3-6 months with view for further extension thereafter. The role will be based at the client's office in Barking. The role is paying £18.28 per hour PAYE or £23.63 per hour Umbrella.

The successful applicant will have homelessness prevention experience, ideally within a public sector environment.

**Key duties will include**:

- To deliver work with customers in a range of community settings which supports Community Solutions move customers from need to self-reliance.
- To support the work of other officers in Community Solutions to provide support and intervention to customers facing a wide range of issues including problems with housing, relationships with others, their safety, financial security and health.
- Provide sign posting, mediated support and targeted advice and guidance to customers which promotes their independence and self-reliance.
- Work with the Community and Voluntary Sector and partners to ensure services to residents are delivered in a holistic, customer focused way.
- Work with individuals or families who have limited self-sufficiency / resilience in areas from example low skills, unemployment, poor health, poor housing conditions, potential homelessness, family breakdown, domestic violence, substance dependency amongst others.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To speak to a recruitment expert please contact SABRINA BIGBY