Homelessness Prevention Specialist

2 weeks ago


Worcester, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Homelessness Prevention Specialist to join our team at Remedy Social Work. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing tailored advice and support to individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice and guidance to customers on housing options, training and employment, wellbeing and welfare benefits/money management.
  • Respond effectively to prevent homelessness through advice, negotiation, mediation or conciliation, or by securing immediate access to alternative accommodation.
  • Manage a caseload, maintaining accurate and detailed casework records, identifying priorities and meeting individual and service performance targets.
  • Maintain and develop extensive and specialist knowledge of housing options, homelessness law and practice, and related fields including housing benefit and welfare rights.
  • Deliver advice from drop-in services and attend advice and options surgeries and outreach sessions as required.
  • Liaise proactively with the Private Sector Initiatives Team to match customers to available housing opportunities.
  • Keep abreast of all housing legislation and local and national policy and practice relating to private sector occupation, homelessness prevention and housing options.
  • Ensure the effective referral of all customers to partner service providers, including the Homelessness Assessment and Support Teams.
  • Assist households with a Part VI self-assessment application and help those customers who need support to bid for permanent Council or Housing Association properties.
  • Prepare information materials and consultation or response documents to support case work and policy work.

Requirements:

  • QSW Status, including qualification, Social Work England registration, and completed ASYE.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Benefits of Working with Remedy Social Work:

  • A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top-tier supplier across London, giving us first access to jobs.
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.


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