Homelessness Prevention

2 days ago


London SE RU, South East London, United Kingdom Lewisham Council Full time
Who You Are

You are a passionate and skilled professional with a deep understanding of homelessness legislation and experience in homelessness prevention. Possessing a strong knowledge of Housing Acts and able to demonstrate the ability to carry out detailed affordability assessments, you thrive in high-pressure environments and embrace a flexible, innovative approach to problem-solving. You excel in communication and negotiation, demonstrating empathy and respect while delivering outstanding customer service. You are motivated, self-reliant, and capable of managing conflicting deadlines, aiming to make commercially beneficial decisions for the Council. You are interested in working collaboratively across teams and are committed to staying abreast of legislative and policy developments.

What the job involves

In this role as a Homelessness Prevention and Assessment Officer, you will offer a comprehensive, high-quality prevention and advice service to those at risk of homelessness. Your work will include thoroughly investigating cases, calculating affordability assessments, and determining Council obligations under relevant housing legislation. You'll issue legally robust decision letters and engage in complex negotiations to prevent homelessness. You'll promote solutions to minimize temporary accommodation use, deliver outreach services, and make informed decisions on discharging housing duties. This role spans various locations, with hybrid work flexibility, contributing directly to the Temporary Cost Reduction Programme within the Housing Division.



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