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

Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North London
Pay rate to £28 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Housing
We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer in North London
Details

• Provide 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.

Experience

• Strong 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 of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.