Homelessness Prevention Officer

Homelessness Prevention Officer Borehamwood (2 days onsite) 25 per hour6-month contract Are you passionate about making a real difference in people''s lives? We''re partnering with a well-established local authority in Hertfordshire to recruit an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join a dedicated Housing team focused on proactive, person-centred solutions.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness, working at the heart of a service that supports vulnerable residents at critical moments. The RoleAs a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will manage a varied caseload of individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within 56 days. You''ll take a proactive, solutions-focused approach, helping to sustain accommodation wherever possible. Key responsibilities include: Delivering specialist housing advice in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans to prevent homelessnessInvestigating homelessness applications and making robust, legally sound decisionsMediating between landlords and tenants to resolve disputes and sustain tenanciesWorking collaboratively with internal teams and external partners such as social services, landlords, and voluntary organisationsManaging cases through to resolution, including referrals to temporary accommodation where neededEnsuring accurate case recording and compliance with statutory duties About You A Chartered ..... full job details .....