Homelessness Prevention Officer

A local authority in Lincolnshire is looking to appoint an interim Housing Prevention Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role would suit someone who is confident working proactively with households at risk of homelessness and identifying realistic solutions to help prevent homelessness wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of households threatened with homelessness, with a strong focus on prevention
• Carrying out detailed assessments to understand the cause of the housing issue and identify appropriate options
• Producing and progressing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
• Negotiating with landlords, letting agents, family members and other parties to help sustain existing accommodation
• Exploring alternative housing options, including the private rented sector, where remaining in the current accommodation isn''t possible
• Completing duty cover 2 days per week in the office, dealing with customers approaching the service for housing advice and assistance

What you''ll need:

• Recent experience working within Housing Options/Homelessness for a UK local authority
• Strong knowledge of homelessness prevention and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to attend the office 2 days per week for duty

If you''re interested, please send your CV to (url removed) along with your availability for a call to discuss further.