Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service. This Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer role will focus on preventing homelessness, relieving homelessness and helping households secure sustainable housing solutions in line with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of homelessness applications, undertake statutory assessments, issue legal decisions and work with households to prevent homelessness wherever possible. This Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer position would suit someone with strong homelessness legislation knowledge and experience managing complex housing needs cases.

The Role
- Managing a caseload of homelessness prevention and relief cases.
- Undertaking statutory homelessness assessments and making enquiries in line with legislation.
- Creating and managing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).
- Working with households to prevent homelessness and secure sustainable housing solutions.
- Negotiating with landlords, agents, family members and other parties to prevent homelessness.
- Assessing applications under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Making decisions on eligibility, homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection.
- Drafting and issuing S184, S188, S193 and related statutory decision letters.
- Conducting home visits and verifying applicants' circumstances where required.
- Providing housing options advice relating to the private rented sector, welfare benefits and homelessness prevention.
- Liaising with legal representatives, MPs, councillors, external agencies and partner organisations.
- Supporting households placed into temporary or emergency accommodation.

Key Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Homelessness Prevention Officer, Housing Options Officer or Homelessness Officer.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Experience undertaking homelessness assessments and statutory investigations.
- Experience drafting S184 decisions and other homelessness decision letters.
- Experience creating and managing Personalised Housing Plans.
- Experience managing complex homelessness prevention and relief cases.
- Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options and the private rented sector.
- Experience negotiating with landlords and preventing homelessness.
- Experience responding to legal challenges, complaints, MPs and Ombudsman enquiries would be advantageous.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Footnote
If you feel that this Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Homelessness Prevention Officers, Housing Options Officers, Homelessness Officers and Housing Needs roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from homelessness professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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