Homeless Intervention Caseworker

We''re recruiting an experienced Homeless Intervention Officer to join a busy local authority housing service, supporting the delivery of a proactive homelessness prevention and relief function.This is a frontline, statutory role focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness and managing crisis cases. You will work directly with vulnerable residents, carrying out assessments, making legal decisions and delivering tailored housing solutions in line with current legislation.The Role - Triage new homelessness approaches, providing advice and early intervention to prevent homelessness - Conduct full homelessness assessments and determine duties in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Develop and manage Personalised Housing Plans, taking all reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness - Make and review statutory homeless decisions, ensuring compliance with legislation and mitigating risk of legal challenge - Assess eligibility for temporary accommodation and support placements into suitable housing options - Carry out detailed interviews, including home visits, to assess housing and support needs - Work collaboratively with landlords, agents, family members and partner agencies to resolve housing issues - Manage complex cases involving safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health and vulnerable households - Provide advice on a full range of housing options including private rented sector, hostels and social housing - ..... full job details .....