Home
Liverpool, Merseyside
Social services manager
Homeless Prevention and Assessment Officer

Homeless Prevention and Assessment Officer

Service Care Solutions - Housing

Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

£20 per hour

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

The Homeless Prevention and Assessment Officer position in Liverpool is a temporary full-time role aimed at preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals.
Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, particularly in assessing and supporting those at risk of homelessness, along with strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
The position involves managing a caseload, conducting detailed assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide housing solutions.
The pay for this role is £20.00 per hour on a LTD company rate, or £17.05 per hour on a PAYE basis, including holiday pay.
Interested applicants can apply directly or contact Beth for more information, with a referral bonus available for successful recommendations.

Homeless Prevention and Assessment OfficerLiverpoolTemporaryFull timeJoin a dynamic team working to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable individuals in Liverpool. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact within the community.THE ROLEAs a Homeless Prevention and Assessment Officer, you will assess and support individuals at risk of homelessness, providing solutions in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Conduct detailed homelessness assessments and develop personalised housing plans
Investigate homelessness status and apply statutory tests for eligibility
Make informed decisions on homelessness applications and draft decision letters
Manage a caseload of clients and provide tailored housing solutions
Work in partnership with landlords, support agencies, and housing providers
Identify safeguarding concerns and refer vulnerable clients to appropriate services
Maintain accurate case records and comply with GDPR regulations

THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting individuals at risk of homelessness and making statutory decisions.

Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
Experience managing a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in negotiation and advocacy with landlords and housing providers
Ability to write clear, legally compliant decision letters
Confident in working collaboratively with external partners and internal departments

THE CONTRACT

Temporary ongoing
The pay range for the role is £20.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £17.05 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLYIf interested in this role, please apply directly or email .uk or call and ask for Beth to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

Apply now in a few quick clicks

Homeless Prevention and Assessment Officer

Health & Social Care Quality Service Manager

Team Manager Social Care

Residential Children's Home Manager