Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to provide expert housing advice and support to residents. You will be responsible for preventing homelessness, assessing housing needs, managing casework, and ensuring statutory compliance under the Housing Act 1996 (Part VII).
This role involves working closely with individuals to explore housing options, move-on opportunities, and low-cost homeownership, as well as making appropriate referrals to support services. If you have a strong background in housing advice and homelessness prevention, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in your community.

Key Responsibilities
·Housing Advice & Prevention: Provide clear, holistic, and tailored housing advice to residents, ensuring "right first time" solutions.
·Case Management: Manage a caseload across housing options, homelessness prevention, and move-on services, supporting clients in securing sustainable accommodation.
·Homelessness Assessments: Investigate and assess applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, making legally sound decisions on homelessness cases.
·Resident Support: Empower residents to understand their housing situation, explore options, and make informed choices about securing housing.
·Statutory Compliance: Ensure all cases meet legal and policy requirements, delivering effective solutions in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
·Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external agencies to provide a joined-up service, ensuring clients receive appropriate support.
·Performance & Targets: Contribute to the annual team plan, service improvements, and achievement of local authority targets.

About You
·Experience: Proven experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or statutory homelessness assessments.
·Knowledge: Strong understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (Part VII), Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and welfare benefits.
·Excellent communication and case management skills.
·Ability to work under pressure while handling complex caseloads.
·Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
·A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
·Ability to empower residents and support them in achieving sustainable housing solutions.

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working to prevent homelessness and improve housing outcomes. You will play a key role in delivering life-changing housing solutions, ensuring residents receive the support they need.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, apply today! If you have any questions, click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has been unsuccessful.
 
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
 
Footnote
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 housing 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 Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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