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Job Category: HousingRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 Brilliant opportunity to join Portsmouth City Council as a Housing Assessment & Advice Officer, and really make a difference! Your new role Portsmouth City Council's Housing Needs Advice & Support team works directly with customers to help deal with housing issues and prevent homelessness in the city. We are a busy front-line service dealing with customers who may be vulnerable and facing homelessness. We give advice, work to prevent homelessness, assist people to resolve their housing need and make assessments of housing and support needs in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Housing Act 1996 and Portsmouth City Council's Allocations Policy. We are committed to excellent customer service, and to listening to and understanding our customers' circumstances, and working collaboratively with them to identify housing solutions. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting good practise and all employees are required to adhere to internal safeguarding policies. You will be part of a busy team which deals with customers both face to face and by telephone. You will be interviewing customers about their housing situation and working with them to find solutions to their housing issues. This may involve negotiation with landlords, other housing providers, family members and internal and external agencies. You will need to ask personal and searching questions and listen carefully to responses so that you fully understand the customer's circumstances. Your challenge will be to identify actions and solutions to secure housing. You will need to manage a large case load, prioritise your work and have excellent organisational skills. You will also need to build effective working relationships with customers and landlords and explore all possible housing solutions to help prevent homelessness and the need to move. Who is the person? We are looking for somebody who: • Has experience of the issues faced by vulnerable and homeless households, and a desire to assist people with housing needs, and work to proactively to resolve these issues., • Can quickly adapt to the role, drawing on experience or transferable skills., • Is confident and can clearly and effectively communicate verbally, interpreting legislation and explaining the impact to our customers., • Can communicate clearly in writing, explaining legal decisions to both customers and partners., • Understands the key elements to negotiations and can find ways to achieve outcomes for customers., • Can listen to people and not rush to conclusions or judgements before fully understanding what is needed or wanted by a customer., • Is emotionally resilient and able to deal with the impact of being exposed to customer's difficult circumstances, and remain professionally detached and focused even if the message you deliver involves saying no., • Has experience of working directly with customers in a front-line service., • Understands welfare benefits systems and the issues faced by customers experiencing financial difficulties., • Has experience of equalities issues and is committed to equal opportunities., • Understands safeguarding and can recognise safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to manage risk., • Can critically analyse information and keep clear case records., • Works proactively and can remain motivated, working on their own initiative and organising and prioritising their workload., • Enjoys the challenge in finding innovative solutions to problems and has the personal skills and experience to do so., • Has IT skills suited to working in a busy office., • Has knowledge of the local area and is able to visit people in their own homes and attend meetings in the local area. Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional Information Interview process: 6th, 8th & 12th May 2026. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Our client, a homeless charity based in South West London, is currently seeking a Hostel Support Worker based in Richmond to join their team.Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work with vulnerable adults, remaining alert to risk, responding appropriately to concerns or incidents, whilst f

Salary: £37,602 – £45,564 per annum Job Introduction Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Early Intervention Officer Salary Range: £37,602 – £45,564 per annum Permanent Fulltime Location - Civic Centre 44 York Street, Twickenham,TW1 3BZ As a Homeless Prevention Early Intervention Officer, you will be at the forefront of preventing homelessness for our residents. Your role is pivotal in providing the early support and intervention to households at risk of homelessness, ensuring that they receive the help they need before their housing situation escalates. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful change while working within a collaborative and innovative environment. About the Team You will be joining the Richmond Homeless Prevention and Solutions Team, where you will play a key role in preventing homelessness and offering support to those in housing need. Your role will directly support the team’s mission to mitigate homelessness through proactive measures and early interventions. By providing expert advice and managing cases effectively, you will play a crucial part in helping individuals and families secure stable housing, thereby improving their quality of life. About the Role As a Homeless Prevention Early Intervention Officer, your key responsibilities will include: • Providing Expert Advice on housing issues, including tenancy rights, financial advice, and housing options., • Conducting Enquiries to identify risk factors and early intervention opportunities., • Engaging with landlords, family members, and housing providers to explore solutions and prevent homelessness., • Identify cases that require full homelessness assessments and allocate them to appropriate officers. To excel in this role, you should possess: • Demonstrable experience in housing or a related field, with a strong understanding of homelessness legislation and prevention strategies., • Comprehensive knowledge of housing rights, welfare benefits, and housing options., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively provide advice and support., • The ability to assess complex situations and identify practical solutions to prevent homelessness., • Proficiency in managing caseloads, maintaining records, and adhering to data protection policies. Closing Date: Sunday 05th April 2026 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 06th April 2026 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once enough applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any ___ throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of ___ designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Job Title: Income Maximisation Officer. If “yes” then come and join the Income maximisation team who are responsible for supporting people in temporary accommodation, particularly to ensure that they do not become homeless due to debt. You will be responsible for managing a patch of rent account

If you answer yes, join the Income maximisation team who are responsible for supporting people in temporary accommodation, particularly to ensure that they do not become homeless due to debt. You will be responsible for managing a patch of rent accounts to proactively maximise income collection on c

Homeless Prevention Early Intervention Officer (Richmond)- Job Profile. Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Early Intervention Officer. Your role is pivotal in providing the early support and intervention to households at risk of homelessness, ensuring that they receive the help they need before

The successful candidate will ensure the effective and efficient management of all Temporary Accommodation accommodation in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. To manage relationships with homeless households in our temporary accommodation including action to assist in inc

Focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the we need employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. As the Housing Triage Officer you will be the first point of contact for residents approaching us for housing assistance, providing early intervention and advice to prevent homelessness. Your role will be to triage all initial housing presentations, determine if we are likely to owe the household a housing duty, provide tailored advice, enter applicants to the case management system, collate paperwork and documents to assist the Housing Solutions Officer to complete homeless decisions. The role will involve dealing with the Community Housing inbox, scanning paperwork onto customers files, entering notes on the case management system, responding to queries and offering advice on housing solutions either face to face, over the phone or by email. It will be the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all performance targets are met

Adecco is recruiting for a dedicated Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer to join a dynamic Housing and Regeneration team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension £20.76 per hour PAYE / £27.07 per hour Umbrella - negotiable DOE Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in office, remainder remote ASAP Start IT equipment provided Key Responsibilities Work proactively with households to prevent homelessness and secure suitable housing solutions. Manage a personal caseload, creating tailored housing plans under the Homelessness Reduction Act. Provide comprehensive housing advice, including tenancy rights, financial guidance, and housing options. Liaise with landlords, housing providers, and partner agencies to negotiate solutions. Conduct home visits and deliver community-based housing surgeries. Collaborate with social services, police, and other agencies to support vulnerable applicants. What We're Looking For Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing options. Experience in a busy, customer-facing environment, ideally within housing or related services. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and work independently. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Salary – £26,750 per annum plus benefits Location – Walton on Thames Full time – average 37 hrs per week on a shift basis (to be discussed at interview) “I genuinely look forward to going to work on a Monday – how many people can say that!” – Alex, Housing & Support Officer Why not be like Alex and join us as our next Housing and Support Officer and make a difference! Do you thrive on empowering others and have the desire to support vulnerable individuals to live independently? At Transform Housing & Support, we believe everyone should live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton. Come and join the Elmbridge Team and play a pivotal role in our incredible success stories, which have resulted in individuals finding stability, securing jobs, and their own homes. If you're looking for a role where every day is different and brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, Transform Housing & Support is the place for you. What You'll Be Doing You will be joining our Elmbridge Team, a warm friendly and welcoming group, to provide a high-quality service to our clients in Walton on Thames, Molesey, Hersham, Thames Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Cobham. We currently support 65 clients with a range of needs. Our clients include individuals who are homeless, some with mental health issues, those in recovery from substance misuse, and young people. A little more about your day as a Housing & Support Officer: Act as a keyworker to clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently. Family mediation and support, bringing families back together. Working with a community of professionals to support the right outcomes. Problem solving together and debriefs sharing our experiences and learning as a team. Support clients with repair issues and repayment agreements for rent arrears. Carry out room inspections, health and safety checks and making rooms homely for new residents. It is an exciting time to our Elmbridge Team as you’ll also be involved in planning and running our extra-curricular workshops which range from sport activities such as basketball, table tennis and boxing, to relaxation sessions including yoga and meditation. We are always open to new ideas and projects, so if you have a particular talent or skill, please let us know! What You'll Need To be successful in this role, you will need: Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients. The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines. An Enhanced DBS check (to be completed by us, upon successful application). A full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. How we’ll set you up for success We want to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to be great in your role. So when you join us, you will complete a tailored induction programme which will include a combination of online training, in person training, and shadowing. Plus, after two years, you will have the opportunity to undertake a relevant extended training course, whether that be a college course, Open university degree or professional qualification. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where everyone is valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day A defined contribution pension scheme Interest-free staff loans The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year Life assurance cover What's Next At Transform, we're all about celebrating diversity because we know it's key to our success. We're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you! If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out. You may have experience in the following: Housing Officer, Support Officer, Tenancy Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Community Support Worker, Housing Assistant, Vulnerable Adults Support Worker, Social Housing Officer, Outreach Worker, Key Worker, Supported Living Worker REF-(Apply online only)

Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.Be open, be compassionate and be bold’.We have an exciting opportunity for a.Fixed term until 31st December 2026.Full-time

Local Authority Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service Medical Advisor, North London . We’re looking for a proactive, Medical Adviser, to join the Benefits & Homeless Prevention Service. We are looking for an qualified allied health professional such as an

At Single Homeless Project, we believe every young person deserves the chance to build a life beyond crisis.

Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive housing advice in line with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Carry out homelessness assessments and develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) Prevent and relieve homelessness through early intervention and case managemen

We're London's leading homelessness charity – and we get things done. In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their live

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone that do

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. Joining Single Homeless Project means joi

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Housing Support WorkerTemporary - Permanent37 hrs pw£17 UmbrellaWidnesHamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organisation on an initial 3 month basis to work with families that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation.The

Job Title: Head of Partnerships and PhilanthropySalary: £51,587 - £55,661 per annum Band: 42-46Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex (hybrid office and remote working)Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent (with occasional evenings and weekends for events)Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Communi

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Care Co-ordinator to work with individuals facing mental health challenges and homelessness.

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a place to call home – and the support to make it truly theirs. Alongside your clients, you’ll draw on a wide network of Single Homeless Project (SHP) and community services to help turn personal goals into meaningful outcomes.

A local authority support agency in London is looking for an Assistant Outreach Worker to provide outreach support to rough sleepers.The role involves conducting visits, facilitating access to services, and collaborating with various organizations.Successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS clea

The service supports long term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services. We're looking for a someone who shares our passion for supporting people who�

An established recruitment agency is seeking two experienced PHE Homeless Outreach Workers in Greater London.

You should have a robust knowledge of the causes of homelessness and the issues faced by households who are homeless, including the interventions available to relieve their homelessness and remove the barriers to move on from temporary accommodation to settled accommodation. The team provides a comp

MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth. Provide a client-centered approach and excellent customer service, sensitive to the

A charitable organization in housing support seeks a part-time Caseworker to join their team in London.This role focuses on providing one-to-one support to clients to help them maintain their tenancies while navigating life’s challenges.Key responsibilities include collaboration with partner agenc

A leading support organization in Greater London is searching for a motivated professional to join their Housing and Support team.This pivotal role involves supervising team members, managing residents with complex needs, and driving positive outcomes for the community.Candidates should possess stro

A leading charitable organization in London is seeking an IT Helpdesk Officer to support its team.The role, based in Kings Cross, involves providing IT support, resolving technical issues, and ensuring effective communication across services.Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary starting

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Carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters. Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act. Only candidates with previous experience within local authorities and knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act will be considered.

Homeless Coordinator needed in Enfield. The successful candidate will support the single homeless service assisting single customers who approach the service for housing assistance. They will be required to complete a thorough homelessness assessment under relevant legislation, and support the custo

Under the general supervision of the program manager, assist in providing leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplinary team providing service to homeless, at risk of homelessness, and veteran households. Represent MHALA at funder, community housing provider, HUD-VASH and other meetings and ev

A supportive healthcare agency is seeking a Homeless Drug & Alcohol Practitioner in Derby, UK.

An organization supporting homeless individuals is seeking a Night Support Mentor to provide tailored support to residents facing challenges such as mental health and substance use issues.

We re London s leading homelessness charity and we get things done. A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary. Don t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team please click.

Ideal candidates will have experience in homelessness services, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to values-driven support.

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our Housing and Support team.In this pivotal role, you’ll help us deliver excellent accommodation and support services to residents who need us most.No two days are the same — but every day makes an impact.Provide day‑to‑