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Location: Karibu Housing, Brent Rate: 22 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Car Driver Essential We are seeking an experienced Housing Support Officer to join our team, providing vital support to residents to help them maintain their tenancies and live independently. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity , ideal for someone looking to make a long-term impact within a supportive housing service. Key Responsibilities Provide practical advice and emotional support to residents facing housing difficulties or at risk of homelessness. Conduct needs assessments and develop personalised support plans. Liaise with landlords, local authorities, and partner agencies to resolve tenancy-related issues. Monitor and record progress, ensuring accurate case notes and compliance with safeguarding procedures. Support residents in accessing benefits, employment, and community resources. Undertake home visits and outreach support - therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Requirements Previous experience in housing support, tenancy sustainment, or homelessness prevention. Strong understanding of housing legislation and welfare reform. Excellent communication, organisational, and case management skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload. IT literacy, with experience using housing management systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in people's lives while developing their career in housing support.

Our London Borough is looking to employ an individual with an enthusiastic attitude to deliver a high-quality housing service to our residents in the area. The successful candidate will be required to join a dynamic, customer focussed team with aims to reach targets are solve any complex problems that appear in the job role. Essential Requirements: Candidates are required to have sound working knowledge and experience of undertaking homelessness assessments using the following: Housing Act 1996 Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Homelessness Code of Guidance Safeguarding and risk management Equality Act 2010: Public sector equality duty Domestic Abuse Bill 2021 Candidates will also need to be effective communicators working effectively with customers, landlords, accommodation providers, and partner organisations to achieve successful outcomes for homeless applicants. The role will predominately include: Interviewing and assessing homeless people Preventing homelessness by promoting housing options and providing effective advice Determining whether applicants are owed a statutory duty under Part VII of 1996 Housing Act as amended. Participating in a duty rota system with other Housing Options Officers Effectively managing a caseload, within the constraints of the HRA Utilising and updating the HOPE/Orchard housing management systems. If you have previous experience in these areas and keen to develop your knowledge further this is a perfect team for you. Management that are willing to help all case managers be the best they can possibly along with a strong hour rate. If you are interested in this position and do have the experience listed, I would be very interested in talking to you in further detail. Give me a call on (phone number removed).

Job Title: Senior Homeless Officer Location: Chelmsford Rate: 22.88 PAYE/ 30.61 umbrella hour Term: 6 months Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our client, a leading local government organisation, is seeking a dedicated Senior Homeless Officer to join their Strategic Housing Service in Chelmsford on a temporary contract. What You'll Do: In this pivotal role, you will: Deliver the Council's housing solutions service, ensuring a customer-focused approach. Assist households in overcoming housing difficulties and preventing homelessness through proactive support. Manage complex homelessness cases, providing senior officer support to the Homeless Officers. Conduct thorough assessments of housing options and participate in statutory appeals. Lead initiatives to improve service delivery and implement new approaches. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in providing housing advice and assistance. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act and Homeless Reduction Act. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse individuals and agencies. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle complex cases under pressure. A commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues in maintaining high-quality casework. Why Join Us? Make a real impact in preventing homelessness in Chelmsford. Work within a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your contributions are recognised. Benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now! Together, let's create a positive change in our community. Apply Today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Homeless Prevention Officer for a Local Authority Client in Ashton-under-Lyne. In this role you will support people at risk of homelessness by providing advice, assessments, and practical housing solutions to help prevent or relieve homelessness. Duties: Provide advice, assessments, and Personal Housing Plans to prevent or relieve homelessness. Work with partners, landlords, and agencies to identify and secure housing solutions. Support vulnerable clients with their housing and wider support needs. Keep accurate case records, meet performance targets, and ensure legal duties are fulfilled. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience in homelessness, housing management, or housing advice services. Experience working with vulnerable clients in a customer-focused, face-to-face environment. Experience of multi-agency working, including collaboration with external partners. Experience in assessing complex situations and identifying practical solutions. What's on offer: Salary: 18ph may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed). INDSCGTK

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Rented Sector Discharge Officer behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The Private Rented Sector Discharge Officer will liaise with Landlords and Agents to secure properties and undertake assessments on clients to ensure a private rented tenancy is suitable for them. The officer is required to assess the suitability of the property and provide tenancy related advice and support working together with the household to help them maintain an existing tenancy or support the household to move on from temporary accommodation into their own permanent home. The post holder will also be responsible for monitoring the choice-based lettings bidding of accepted homeless households to ensure compliance within the councils allocations policy and intervene as necessary. You will be responsible to: To visit/work with households in Temporary Accommodation (TA) to provide them with advice and guidance on the full range of housing options available to them and manage their expectations, taking into account their needs, their priority on the Housing Register and ability to sustain other options, including private rented accommodation. Undertake detailed suitability assessments giving consideration for example to the physical condition of the accommodation, location, affordability, overcrowding, and risk of violence from any person to enable to discharge the council homeless duty. You will liaise with Landlords and Agents to secure properties and undertake assessments on clients to ensure a private rented tenancy is suitable for them. You will be required to assess the suitability of the property and provide tenancy related advice and support working together with the household to help move on from TA, into their own permanent home. You will monitor biding activity across households in TA and offer support to those households who require assistance, in order to help them make informed choices ensuring compliance within the council's allocations policy and intervene as necessary. To undertake casework including completion of financial affordability assessments, assessing suitability of properties and issuing discharge of the duty decisions subject to the council's statutory duty for households to whom the council owes a full housing duty under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act. You will have knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Equality Duty subject to the Equality Act 2010 and its effect on discharge of duty decisions. To assist homeless households in TA deal with the effects of the welfare reforms by providing advice and assistance on benefit entitlement and referral for employment opportunities and support. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of working in a busy and pressurised environment as part of a team to achieve set targets and outcomes within a housing arena Demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families with complex needs Strong communications skills both written and orally, influencing, negotiating in person and on behalf of individuals and providing advice to aide with. Empowering individuals to resolve their problems Good numerical skills to carry out affordability tests to recommend financial awards/grants/loans working on ledgers and assessing on finance issues whilst ensuring within affordability envelope to protect the council from incurring additional costs Able to work under pressure, manage competing work demands methodically to achieve targets and meet changing demands and priorities Able to deal with difficult customers and maintain positive working relationship at all levels Able to problem resolute, critically analyse financial and management information, think outside the box and sell the positives of a property or service in a reassuring and supportive manner Able to undertake casework including completion of financial affordability assessments, assessing suitability of properties and issuing discharge of the duty decisions subject to the council's statutory duty for households to whom the council owes a full housing duty under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act Demonstrable knowledge of Housing and Homelessness legislation, Housing Act 1996, parts VI and VII, as amended, the Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2011, Homelessness Suitability of Accommodation (England) Order 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation and case law Good knowledge of landlord and tenant law, the possession grounds relating to rented properties and the eligibility criteria for means tested benefits NVQ level 3 in a relevant vocational relating to Housing or equivalent work experience or training GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Ability to take a flexible work approach, able to for one Saturday per month with day off in lieu and work proactively Able to travel between sites, hold a clean driving licence and have access to a car is essential About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job title: Housing Solutions Advisor Contract length: 2 months (sick cover, potential extensions) Pay rate: 17.50 per hour Location: Bridgend County JOB PURPOSE Provide a comprehensive assessment, options, advice, and assistance service to those approaching or referred to the Council on all aspects of housing and housing-related support. The aim is to prevent homelessness, maximise choice, and minimise housing need. Ensure the Council's statutory duties in relation to homelessness, or those threatened with homelessness, are discharged in accordance with statutory provisions, the code of guidance, and the Council's policies and procedures. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Comprehensively assess, investigate, and verify the housing, social, support, and medical needs of applicants for housing in accordance with the Council's Social Housing Allocations Scheme and procedures. This will be done through interviews, home visits, and liaison with all relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. Provide a point of contact for advice and support for frontline officers and customers seeking advice and assistance relating to all aspects of homelessness, accommodation, disrepair, money management (including benefits), and housing rights. Make appropriate referrals to other agencies and Housing Support Providers to ensure that high-quality support and assistance are available to achieve positive outcomes for customers. Participate in office and telephone rotas as required. Interview, advise, and investigate applications from persons presenting as homeless or threatened with homelessness in accordance with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, including difficult and complex cases. These may include, but are not limited to, ex-offenders, young persons, those with mental ill health, and substance misuse clients. Seek appropriate advice and information to ensure applications are determined and decisions are notified within agreed timescales, preventing homelessness wherever possible. Where necessary, identify, secure, and organise temporary accommodation and storage facilities for homeless households, arranging support as appropriate. Undertake proactive and detailed casework, devising creative and innovative solutions to customers' housing problems. Contact third parties such as private landlords, letting agents, and building societies to resolve housing problems and/or prevent homelessness. Maintain manual and computer records to ensure they accurately describe customers' housing needs, their current situation, the advice provided, and outcomes achieved. Assist customers to obtain accommodation in both the private and public sectors. This may involve providing assistance with form completion or telephone enquiries, liaising with housing providers and other agencies, promoting initiatives, and making referrals as appropriate (e.g., shared ownership, supported housing schemes, and the Council's Empty Homes scheme). Share supervisory responsibility for the Housing Solutions Assistant, including allocating and checking work on a daily basis. When appropriate, visit applicants in their homes or in hospital to take homeless applications. Participate on a rota basis with homeless prevention assessments in Parc Prison to take all reasonable steps to prevent a prisoner being homeless on release. Assist as necessary in the provision of emergency advice and assistance outside normal office hours, including arranging temporary accommodation. Keep up to date with current housing legislation, case law, policy, and practice. Contribute to the development of policy and new initiatives by providing feedback on the changing nature of housing needs encountered on a day-to-day basis. Develop and maintain specialist knowledge in agreed areas such as single homelessness, money advice, and complex needs. Represent the Authority on relevant inter-agency panels and case conferences in respect of homelessness and housing needs casework. Work as a member of a team and contribute to the achievement of team performance. Undertake any other duties allocated by the Housing Solutions Team Leader that are consistent with the responsibilities and grading of the post. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Extensive knowledge of policy, procedures, and practices in housing needs and homelessness. Previous experience of dealing with a wide range of people, including vulnerable persons who may present complex and challenging behaviour (face-to-face, telephone, and email). Current and detailed knowledge of housing legislation, code of guidance, and case law. Experience in conducting complex investigations, enquiries, interviews, and casework management. Recent experience and competency in at least four of the following areas of housing advice, homelessness, and assessment work Provision of information, advice, and assistance on all housing matters and related issues, primarily aimed at the prevention of homelessness (including welfare benefits, money management, and housing rights). Advice and assistance with accessing all forms of accommodation, including supported and sheltered housing across all tenures. Assessment and determination of applications for assistance under the provisions of the Housing and Homelessness Acts. Proactive approach in seeking housing solutions. Experience of constructing multi-agency support packages. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IMH Recruitment are looking for a Housing Solutions Officer to join our client's Advice & Assessment team, based at the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Library Hubs. You ll carry out face-to-face housing needs assessments in line with the Housing Act 1996, working with customers to prevent homelessness wherever possible. This is a casework-holding role , requiring strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. What you ll do: Work directly with customers to provide housing solutions. Carry out homelessness assessments and make statutory decisions. Support people with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Maintain accurate case records and written communications. Provide advice and guidance to partners and undertake home visits if required. What we re looking for: Knowledge of housing legislation & homelessness law. Experience in carrying out homeless assessments. Able to conduct a housing needs assessment independently Understanding of housing-related benefits. Strong communication and IT skills. Experience managing varied workloads. Ability to engage sensitively with vulnerable people. Hours & Pay: Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm. £15.31 Per Hour. 37 Hours per week. Interested? Apply now with your CV, or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) Hertford Contract £15.71 per hour PAYE or £20 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer (Housing Register) This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Provide housing advice and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and council policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential service. To be responsible for initial assessments of applicants in housing need that approach the council either by telephone, in writing, by email or following referrals made by other public bodies. To make decisions on whether an applicant is eligible for assistance, and if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, notify the applicant in writing. Book appointments for those that are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days and refer to the Senior Housing Options Officer (Prevention and Relief) . For those applicants not homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 working days provide housing advice in line with current legislation and council policy including providing assistance with applications for social housing. To keep up to date with changes in legislation, case law, and eligibility for benefits that may affect the advice and information given. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Visiting Officer Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 20.86 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Complete home visits to temporary accommodation residents and those applying as homeless, ensuring data collection to shape services and identify high-need groups. Conduct dynamic risk assessments to identify health and safety concerns, including fire safety and evacuation capabilities. Verify accommodation suitability under relevant legislation and address disrepair issues by liaising with appropriate services. Identify and report suspected fraud related to housing tenancies or applications. Promote fire safety practices, including testing alarms and referring to the Housing Fire Safety Team when necessary. Support vulnerable residents by identifying abuse or neglect, ensuring they receive appropriate support. Advise residents on capital works plans and provide feedback to relevant teams. Capture and verify household data to ensure adequate tenant support. Encourage residents to complete Equality Monitoring forms to enhance service profiling. Respond to emergency incidents and integrate learning into service improvements. Provide tenancy and housing advice, referring residents to relevant departments when needed. Participate in service improvement initiatives and resident meetings to enhance service delivery. Communicate updates on homelessness prevention, estate improvements, and resident engagement projects. Identify complex cases for follow-up and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure service delivery. Facilitate referrals to support services, such as employment support and social care. Ensure timely, high-quality written correspondence and accurate record-keeping of home visits. Deliver empathetic and professional customer experiences, adhering to customer care standards. Comply with Data Protection Act and relevant legislation in all duties. Adhere to the Council s Health and Safety Policy and perform any additional reasonable duties. Person Specification Commitment to Equal Opportunity, Customer Care, and service delivery policies. GCSE pass in English and maths or equivalent qualifications. Experience in housing services, supporting tenancy sustainability, and working with support services. Knowledge of landlord obligations, safeguarding, and housing legislation. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work independently under pressure. Proficient in using technology and maintaining confidentiality. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a non-judgmental approach to diverse communities. Understanding of health, fire safety, welfare, and employment legislation. Ability to work flexibly and achieve performance indicators. Capacity to inspire change and provide guidance to residents. Commitment to Council values: Putting Communities First, Respect, Integrity, and Working Together. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

we are looking to recruit a Housing Advice Officer based in Stroud, working within Local Authority. This role will be to provide housing options advice to members of the public following an assessment and carry out casework, with the primary aim of preventing homelessness. To make determinations on homeless cases in accordance with Housing Act 1996 part VII (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The Role Your key duties within the role will include the following: -To act as the first point of contact for advice, assistance and support to provide an efficient, friendly and responsive service to all customer and stakeholder enquiries either in person, by telephone, home visit, email or in writing. -To assess homelessness applications and make sound decisions, ensuring that the Council's obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act are complied with and once assessed and investigated make decisions on the duties owed. -To review Personal Housing Plans with customers to ensure successful outcomes and.to prevent and relieve homelessness by exploring all options and utilizing 'prevention tools'. -To work in partnership with the Council's Contracted Support Provider to prevent and relieve homelessness, in particular ensuring that customers with support needs are referred for support. -Make referrals to, and liaise closely with, other agencies in order to provide appropriate housing solutions to contribute to the delivery of service objectives to ensure that the service contributes effectively to tackling social exclusion, worklessness, debt and overcrowding. -Arrange suitable temporary accommodation for eligible homeless households in priority need, preventing the use of Bed and Breakfast, wherever possible. - The Candidate To be considered for this role you must have in-depth knowledge of the homeless reduction Act with experience of a housing options and advise. The Contract This is a temporary contact starting ASAP and is running for 3 months, working 37 hours per week. Why to work here? -An exclusive range of Social Housing vacancies across the UK -Free DBS processing -Provider of Housing staff to over 200 local authorities and 100 Housing Associations. -Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email -£250 referral bonus if you refer a successful candidate and they complete a probationary period

North London, UK Housing Options Officer Role- Homelessness/Welfare (Temp Ongoing) Our client are looking for a well versed Housing Options Officer for their offices in North London on a temp ongoing basis. This role will be specialising in homelessness support/prevention and welfare to residents of the borough. The role will be supporting residents in the borough to secure accomodation in the area and assisting them through the processes accordingly. The main duties are as follows: To deal with and difficult housing enquiries in order to ensure all customers have a positive experience and receive the right answer first time with consistent high quality. To provide appropriate basic advice and assistance on all matters of housing entitlement, eligibility and priority need for social housing. To ensure customers receive correspondence written in plain English which takes account of any special requirements and conforms to our clients right first time and customer service standards. To ensure wherever possible by intervention, referral, advice, advocacy and joint working that homelessness is prevented by ensuring the broadest range of housing options is available to customers. To follow the departments procedures and protocols for the effective liaison and discharging statutory joint obligations. To enable mediation between landlords and tenants, parents relatives and family relationship breakdowns in order to prevent homelessness. To interview and carry out an initial assessment of all customers visiting the Housing Aid Centre. To give guidance regarding welfare benefits and income maximisation To acquire and maintain up to date detailed knowledge of relevant housing legislation including current case law. To keep clear up to date accurate and written and computerised records. Maintaining confidentiality and security of information. To interview and visit applicants carry out inquiries within target timescales at alternative locations where necessary. Ensuring that supporting information and evidence is available to substantiate the decision in each case. To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons/ vulnerable adults who you come into contact with. To provide information on, promote and refer customers to all available housing options, including special schemes, voluntary sector housing, private sector housing, shared ownership and other initiatives. To liaise closely and effectively with both internal and external colleagues. To refer clients where appropriate to other professionals and agencies. for advice on housing matters, welfare rights, social services, immigration and other issues using referral procedures. To advice and assess customers suitability for Home Shelter Scheme and make appropriate referrals to relevant agencies including MARAC, Police, Social Services and Area Housing Office To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post. ADDITIONAL:To use information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner. To achieve agreed service outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by the line manager. To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder. To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the council’s commitment to customer service excellence and ensure compliance with the customer care standards. To be committed to the clients core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out. To ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data Protection Act and other legislation. To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the clients Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation. For this role you will ideally have the following: Extensive experience with housing options and advice – specifically with homelessness and welfare reform Have dealt with landlords - under the Protection of Eviction AcComputer literate ( Very good with excel and familiar with database ) Knowledge of relevant homeless legislation relating to homelessness and housing needs, with particular reference to the Housing Act 1996 (amended 2002) ·Good Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) Good with issuing/completing PHP, End of Duty letters and issuing non-cooperation letter Preventing Homelessness by mediating with hosts ( family & friends) and liaising with landlords to stop evictionsAt all times to carry out responsibilities/duties within the framework of the our clients Dignity for all Policy. (Equal Opportunities Policy) This role is working Mon-Fri 9am-5pm daily and offering £17.27 GBP PAYE- Umbrella options are also available. This role is immediate and you will ideally have worked in a similar role. Please apply with your CV through the "Apply" Button or email your CV to (Email Removed)(url removed)