Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer
hace 12 horas
Harrow
Position: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions OfficerLocation: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow)Contract: Temporary - 6 months, possible extensionWorking Pattern: Hybrid workingPay Rate: £22.59 per hour PAYEPertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join the Housing Services team.Key Responsibilities: • Provide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries., • Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability., • Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines., • Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions., • Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions., • Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies., • Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies. Candidate Profile:, • Strong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness policy, and prevention too...