Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Are you a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer for work in West London?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in West London is looking to recruit a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to deliver specialist housing advice, homelessness prevention support, and housing options guidance to individuals at risk of homelessness. This role will require managing a diverse caseload, investigating housing circumstances, and working with clients to explore and access a broad range of sustainable housing solutions.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Provide expert advice on housing rights, tenancy sustainment, and security of tenure, ensuring individuals understand their legal options.
• Develop early intervention strategies to prevent homelessness, working with landlords, mortgage providers, and support services.
• Conduct detailed housing assessments, verifying household circumstances and assessing eligibility for support.
• Carry and manage a varied caseload, providing personalized support plans to individuals in need.
• Work closely with clients to explore low-cost homeownership schemes, private rented sector options, and social housing pathways.
• Collaborate with social services, housing associations, legal teams, and welfare departments to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.
• Ensure all casework aligns with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI & VII), and Allocation of Housing Regulations.
• Maintain accurate records in Jigsaw, Northgate, Locata, or similar housing management systems.
  

If you're looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in West London, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.