Local Authority Housing, Community Homelessness Prevention Officer, Central London

Local Authority Housing, Community Homelessness Prevention Officer, Central London 
Pay rate £30.77 per hour
Contract role, Local Authority Housing Services

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Community Homelessness Prevention Officer in the Central London area.
You will need to have worked in a similar role within a Local Authority Housing Department, and have experience of the following:
·         Experience of working within homelessness services
·         Working knowledge of homelessness legislation, policies, and preventative processes
Key Responsibilities
·         Provide early intervention and preventative support to residents at risk of homelessness
·         Manage a complex caseload, progressing cases proactively and independently
·         Work directly with residents in the community, meeting face-to-face and adapting approaches based on individual need
·         Deliver holistic, person-centred support addressing housing, financial, health, family, and wider wellbeing issues Identify early indicators of homelessness risk and take effective preventative action
·         Liaise with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies via email, telephone, and face-to-face contact
·         Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, commissioned services, and voluntary and community sector partners
·         Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure residents receive joined-up, timely assistance
·         Accurately record and document all activity using case management systems and relevant spreadsheets
·         Communicate clearly and effectively, leading all interactions with empathy and understanding
·         Ensure casework and advice comply with homelessness legislation, policies, and local processes
 
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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.