Homelessness Prevention Specialist

4 weeks ago


Lewisham, United Kingdom Hatched Recruitment Group Full time
Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer

Lewisham is seeking a skilled and motivated Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer to join a high-impact project within the Housing Division.

This role will allow the successful individual to contribute directly to the Temporary Cost Reduction Programme.

This is a fantastic 12-month role where you can make a real impact and offers a unique opportunity to directly influence housing solutions and improve outcomes for vulnerable households.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive high-quality homeless prevention, support, and advice service to all households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
  • Prevent and resolve homelessness within the borough through the provision of confidential and impartial advice and information to customers approaching the Housing Needs Service about their housing rights and obligations under legislation and Council policy.
  • Provide advice to customers in respect of the Council's obligations under PtVI and PtVII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, and the Localism Act 2011.
  • Investigate the circumstances of customers presenting to the Council as homeless and determine in accordance with current legislation, case law, and the Code of Guidance 2006 what duty the authority owes to them.
  • Issue legally robust S184 decision letters accordingly.
  • Proactively address s.21 notices and make informed homelessness decisions, including decisions to discharge housing duties where appropriate.
  • Facilitate appropriate move-on by making homelessness decisions on existing cases and discharging duty offers made under s.193 and PRS offers.

Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of the Homelessness Act, relevant legislation, guidance, and case law.
  • Proven ability to carry out detailed affordability assessments.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of working in high-pressure environments.

What We Offer:

  • A unique opportunity to directly influence housing solutions and improve outcomes for vulnerable households.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.


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