Homeless Prevention Officer

Project overview

Contract: 3 months

Project details

£25.71 per hour (Umbrella)

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office

We are currently seeking an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a Local Authority in Hampshire on an initial 3-month contract.

Working within the Homelessness Prevention Team, you will manage your own caseload and take a person-centred approach to completing detailed housing options and support needs assessments. You will work proactively with individuals and families at risk of homelessness, taking appropriate action to prevent homelessness wherever possible.

You will also be responsible for making statutory homelessness decisions in accordance with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (HRA).

The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including accommodation providers, community safety teams and other support services. You will use a trauma-informed approach when supporting customers, many of whom may have multiple and complex vulnerabilities.

The successful candidate will have strong homelessness casework experience, excellent knowledge of relevant housing legislation and the ability to confidently manage complex cases.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

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• Start: flexible
• Location: Hampshire, UK, GB
• Rate: 26-26 EUR/h