Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention and Solutions OfficerLocation: Harrow CouncilEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow CouncilContract Type: Temporary ongoing assignment, until 31st March 2027Hours of Work: 37 hours per weekPayrate: 21.23 per hour PAYEOverview:Pertemps have an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer to join an expanding team. The role of Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer has a competitive pay rate of 18.59 per hour (negotiable). Other benefits include excellent training and support for career development and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays).Main ResponsibilitiesTo take part in the Duty Triage rota and to assist customers through general reception, telephone, and electronic enquiries with appropriate advice.To deliver intensive, specialist support to homeless clients.To manage a caseload of people who are currently experiencing a housing crisis and provide a service that seeks to minimise the duration of that crisis.To understand the complex, multiple needs as well as strengths of those individuals; and develop trusting, non-dependent relationships to improve their confidence and motivation to progress towards their next step in housingTo create individual Personal Housing Plans (PHPs) for everyone in housing need to sustain existing accommodation and/or find new housing, taking account of their circumstances and keeping the plan under ..... full job details .....