Job Description
Community Homeless Prevention Officer
London Hybrid
Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside
Initial Contract Length: 3 Months
Start Date: 04/05/2026
Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Role summary
An experienced Community Homeless Prevention Officer is required to support residents at risk of homelessness. This role will focus on early intervention, proactive casework, and person-centred support to prevent housing issues from escalating into statutory homelessness.
You will manage a complex caseload, working holistically with residents who often have multiple, interconnected needs. The role requires strong community engagement skills, the ability to work independently, and confidence in applying homelessness legislation and preventative approaches. This is a hybrid role with a focus on regular time spent working in the community, alongside office and home working as required.
What you will do as a Homeless Prevention Officer
- Provide early intervention and preventative support to residents at risk of homelessness
- Manage a complex caseload, proactively progressing cases independently
- Work directly with residents in the community, adapting approaches based on individual needs
- Deliver holistic, person-centred support addressing housing, financial, health, family, and wellbeing issues
- Identify early homelessness risk indicators and take effective preventative action
- Liaise with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies via email, phone, and face-to-face
- Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure residents receive joined-up, timely assistance
- Accurately record and document all case activity using case management systems and spreadsheets
- Ensure casework complies with homelessness legislation, policies, and processes
What you will need as a Homeless Prevention Officer
- Experience working in support services (essential)
- Strong experience providing direct support in housing, support, or community settings
- Strong written and numerical skills
- Experience using case management systems
- Proactive, self-motivated with the ability to manage work independently
- Must be able to obtain an Adults DBS
What's on offer
- Competitive rate of £30.77 per hour (Umbrella)
- Hybrid working arrangement with community-based focus
- Opportunity to make a real impact on preventing homelessness in the local community
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