Homelessness Caseworker - SO2

Job Title: Homelessness CaseworkerSalary: 32 Umbrella per hourLocation: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UWRole PurposeThe Caseworker plays a key role in delivering high-quality homelessness prevention, relief and housing advice services to residents. Working within the Housing Needs and Homelessness Service, the postholder will manage a varied caseload, providing proactive, person-centred support to prevent homelessness, relieve homelessness where prevention is not possible, and help residents secure sustainable housing solutions.The role involves carrying out statutory homelessness assessments, developing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs), managing prevention, relief and main housing duty cases, supporting move-on from temporary accommodation, and providing specialist housing advice. The Caseworker will work collaboratively with internal departments, Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), landlords, voluntary organisations and other partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for residents while ensuring compliance with housing legislation and Council policies.Key Responsibilities- Deliver comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention services in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation.- Manage a diverse caseload from initial enquiry through to case closure, ensuring timely and legally compliant case management.- Conduct statutory homelessness assessments and determine duties owed to applicants.- Develop ..... full job details .....