Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London

Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer, North West London
Pay rate to £30 per hour
Contract role, Housing
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Officer in North West London.
You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority.
Overview:
·         You will be expected to be part of the Housing Options duty Service, completing assessment, and carrying out respective prevention/ relief work.
·         Carry out Home Visits to prevent homelessness and managing a varied caseload Knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation and statute is required along with experience of carrying out homelessness enquires, casework and drafting s184 decision letters.
·         Candidates will be required to demonstrate they have practical experience of delivering in a pressurised Housing Options Services and is manage the multiple demands and pressures of the service. Hillingdon Offers flexible working arrangements.
·         Candidate should expect to be office based 50% of the time once they have completed an office-based induction period which normally takes two to four weeks to complete depending on level of competency.
·         Office hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm
  
 Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
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• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

 
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
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.