Job Description

Homeless Prevention and Solutions Officer – Harrow

Are you a passionate, dedicated Homeless Prevention Officer looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Homeless Prevention and Solutions Officer to join a team based in Harrow. 

Pay Rates: £17.40 – £25.00 per hour 

Homeless Prevention and Solutions Officer: Full JD Available

  • You will be responsible for preventing and relieving homelessness for households who approach the company in need
  • Conducting assessments and supporting households to sustain their tenancies
  • Interview and create individual plans for users
  • Provide housing options and support to homeless
  • Support clients placed in emergency accommodation until the clients has been moved into longer term temporary accommodation
  • Help people understand the rented housing market, keeping up-to-date with Local Housing Allowance, benefit changes
  • Help tenants prepare documents for court proceedings, attend court if necessary
  • Make all necessary referrals to relevant services or departments
  • Deal with complaints and other queries

    • Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in housing/ homelessness
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures on homelessness
  • A good understanding of the issues affecting affordability of housing
  • You Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UK
  • Basic DBS Certificate