Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer, North London

Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer, North LondonPay rate to £28 per hourContract role, Local Government HousingWe are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer in North LondonDetailsProvide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries.Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability.Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines.Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions.Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions.Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies.Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies.ExperienceStrong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness policy, and prevention tools.Understanding of housing benefit rules, supply/demand issues, and eviction/possession processes.Experience advising vulnerable clients, interviewing applicants, and handling sensitive information.Skilled in negotiation, advocacy, mediation, and accurate record-keeping.Ability to meet performance targets and interpret complex legislation quickly.Don''t forget, if this role isn''t the perfect fit, we''re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range ..... full job details .....