Homelessness Prevention Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time
Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Homelessness Prevention Specialist to join our team at Brackenberry Ltd. The successful candidate will work closely with a Local Authority in Lewisham to assist with the appointment of a Homelessness Prevention & Assessment Officer, on a 12-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert advice and practical assistance to customers on security of tenure, including matrimonial rights and court attendance, to prevent homelessness.
  • Investigate landlord and tenant disputes, intervening and negotiating with all parties as required, to prevent homelessness.
  • Offer information on debt counseling and money advice services to customers in rent or mortgage arrears, including advice on welfare benefits and prioritizing debts.
  • Negotiate with landlords, banks, building societies, and other lenders on behalf of customers in rent or mortgage arrears.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of vulnerable customers' support and housing-related needs, including risk to themselves and others.
  • Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable single customers, including physical and mental health, substance misuse, offending, learning disabilities, independent living skills, education, training, and employment needs.
Requirements:
  • Experience of composing and issuing detailed and legally robust S184 decision letters in line with homelessness legislation duties.
  • Experience of producing detailed and accurate reports and letters to the public and other professionals.
  • Experience of working in a demanding front-line service in a housing environment.
  • Experience of front-line interviewing and dealing effectively with confrontational situations.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable client groups and providing appropriate support as required.

Please note that the successful candidate should be available to work immediately or at short notice and have the right to work in the UK.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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