Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Officer to join a dedicated housing team in South London. This is an exciting opportunity to help prevent homelessness and provide sustainable housing solutions for those in need. Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Officer - several positions available Public Sector - Local Authority based in Croydon Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Grade 9 - 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home IT equipment provided ASAP Start Due to the high volume and complexity of cases, we are seeking candidates with proven, in-depth experience in homelessness prevention and housing casework. Key Responsibilities: Assess and determine homelessness applications in line with statutory legislation, including making clear and defensible Section 184 decisions. Conduct thorough enquiries to establish eligibility, priority need, intentionality, and local connection, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Develop and implement personalised housing plans (PHPs) to prevent or relieve homelessness, using creative and practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Engage proactively with applicants through interviews and casework, providing accurate advice on housing options, rights, and responsibilities. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., social services, health professionals, landlords, and voluntary organisations) to secure sustainable housing outcomes. Negotiate effectively with landlords and housing providers to maintain tenancies and prevent eviction wherever possible. Produce high-quality written communications , including statutory decision letters and case notes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal frameworks. Maintain accurate records and manage caseloads within statutory timescales, meeting performance targets and safeguarding standards. Apply problem-solving and negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families. Essential Knowledge Housing Legislation: Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI & VII) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Localism Act 2011 and relevant case law Statutory Duties & Decision-Making: Understanding of Section 184 decisions (eligibility, priority need, intentionality, local connection) Knowledge of prevention and relief duties and main housing duty Safeguarding & Vulnerability: Awareness of safeguarding principles for adults and children Understanding of risk factors such as domestic abuse, mental health, and exploitation Housing Options & Welfare: Familiarity with social housing, private rented sector, supported accommodation Knowledge of welfare benefits (Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, DHPs) Multi-Agency Frameworks: Ability to work within frameworks involving social services, health, probation, and voluntary agencies Essential Skills Interviewing & Assessment: Ability to conduct detailed homelessness assessments and gather evidence Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Making defensible statutory decisions under pressure Creative solutions to prevent homelessness Communication: Outstanding written skills for statutory letters and case notes Strong verbal and listening skills for client engagement Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating with landlords and housing providers to sustain tenancies IT & Case Management: Proficiency in housing systems (e.g., Northgate, Jigsaw, Locata) and Microsoft Office Organisational Skills: Managing complex caseloads within statutory timescales Accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR Resilience & Empathy: Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Additional Information You may be required to work across different locations and conduct home visits. Occasional work outside normal office hours may be necessary. If you're committed to helping people find sustainable housing solutions and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, apply today through Adecco . 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)
09/01/2026
Contract
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Officer to join a dedicated housing team in South London. This is an exciting opportunity to help prevent homelessness and provide sustainable housing solutions for those in need. Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Officer - several positions available Public Sector - Local Authority based in Croydon Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Grade 9 - 22.41 per hour PAYE / 29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home IT equipment provided ASAP Start Due to the high volume and complexity of cases, we are seeking candidates with proven, in-depth experience in homelessness prevention and housing casework. Key Responsibilities: Assess and determine homelessness applications in line with statutory legislation, including making clear and defensible Section 184 decisions. Conduct thorough enquiries to establish eligibility, priority need, intentionality, and local connection, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Develop and implement personalised housing plans (PHPs) to prevent or relieve homelessness, using creative and practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances. Engage proactively with applicants through interviews and casework, providing accurate advice on housing options, rights, and responsibilities. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., social services, health professionals, landlords, and voluntary organisations) to secure sustainable housing outcomes. Negotiate effectively with landlords and housing providers to maintain tenancies and prevent eviction wherever possible. Produce high-quality written communications , including statutory decision letters and case notes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal frameworks. Maintain accurate records and manage caseloads within statutory timescales, meeting performance targets and safeguarding standards. Apply problem-solving and negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families. Essential Knowledge Housing Legislation: Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI & VII) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Localism Act 2011 and relevant case law Statutory Duties & Decision-Making: Understanding of Section 184 decisions (eligibility, priority need, intentionality, local connection) Knowledge of prevention and relief duties and main housing duty Safeguarding & Vulnerability: Awareness of safeguarding principles for adults and children Understanding of risk factors such as domestic abuse, mental health, and exploitation Housing Options & Welfare: Familiarity with social housing, private rented sector, supported accommodation Knowledge of welfare benefits (Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, DHPs) Multi-Agency Frameworks: Ability to work within frameworks involving social services, health, probation, and voluntary agencies Essential Skills Interviewing & Assessment: Ability to conduct detailed homelessness assessments and gather evidence Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Making defensible statutory decisions under pressure Creative solutions to prevent homelessness Communication: Outstanding written skills for statutory letters and case notes Strong verbal and listening skills for client engagement Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating with landlords and housing providers to sustain tenancies IT & Case Management: Proficiency in housing systems (e.g., Northgate, Jigsaw, Locata) and Microsoft Office Organisational Skills: Managing complex caseloads within statutory timescales Accurate record-keeping and compliance with GDPR Resilience & Empathy: Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Additional Information You may be required to work across different locations and conduct home visits. Occasional work outside normal office hours may be necessary. If you're committed to helping people find sustainable housing solutions and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, apply today through Adecco . 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)
Children, Young People & Families Development Worker Domestic Abuse Services Location: Brighton & Hove Refuge Salary: £26,208 per annum Vacancy Type : Full-time Closing date: 27 January, 2026 This post is restricted to female applicants only under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. The role is based within a female-only domestic abuse refuge, where the provision of services requires a female worker to ensure the privacy, dignity, and safety of residents Salary £26,208 per annum and great benefits including: 26 holiday per year with the option to trade and buy more Health plan Discounts in high street shops including technology Cycle to work scheme No weekend working Casual dress code Local and national training opportunities Stonewater, a place to be yourself Do you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes, then Stonewater is the place for you. Our Refuge in Brighton provides an excellent opportunity for you to become a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker, where you will be empowered an encouraged to support children young people and families to reach their full potential and work with a dynamic team of specialist domestic abuse support workers. Your unique skills and attributes will be used to support children and young people on a day-to-day basis, allowing them to gain the tools to live a life free from abuse. Typical Day as a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker; Daily team brief with your team Using My Star to create support plans with the children and young people. Offer emotional support and wellbeing interventions. Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, actions and goals setting and regular reviews. Organising activities and play groups for the younger children and an afterschool club for the older children. Assisting the families to source education for the children and young people Attending multi-agency meetings Work in partnership with the Play Therapy Worker. You will bring; Passion to support our survivors to live their best life, working collaboratively with an eye for detail. We understand that not everyone has all the experience we d like so if you have a can do positive attitude and a zest for supporting people, the rest we can teach you! We d like experience of creating person-centred support plans and supporting survivors to work to the plans. You ll have the ability to work using your initiative, remaining calm under pressure and have a resilient approach. If you re new to our sector, tell us about your transferrable skills. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater have 20+ years experience delivering refuge, safe accommodation and community based domestic abuse services. Our services include Women and Children s Refuges, LGBTQ+ Safe Space, a South Asian Women s Refuge and dispersed accommodation to support those that are unable to access traditional Refuges such as male survivors, those with pets and those facing multiple and complex disadvantage. Our dispersed model of safe accommodation ensures equal access for all. Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 survivors across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to ? Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
30/12/2025
Full time
Children, Young People & Families Development Worker Domestic Abuse Services Location: Brighton & Hove Refuge Salary: £26,208 per annum Vacancy Type : Full-time Closing date: 27 January, 2026 This post is restricted to female applicants only under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. The role is based within a female-only domestic abuse refuge, where the provision of services requires a female worker to ensure the privacy, dignity, and safety of residents Salary £26,208 per annum and great benefits including: 26 holiday per year with the option to trade and buy more Health plan Discounts in high street shops including technology Cycle to work scheme No weekend working Casual dress code Local and national training opportunities Stonewater, a place to be yourself Do you want to work for a company that encourages you to bring your whole self to work? Do you want to work with a team that truly puts the survivors at the heart of everything they do? If the answer is yes, then Stonewater is the place for you. Our Refuge in Brighton provides an excellent opportunity for you to become a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker, where you will be empowered an encouraged to support children young people and families to reach their full potential and work with a dynamic team of specialist domestic abuse support workers. Your unique skills and attributes will be used to support children and young people on a day-to-day basis, allowing them to gain the tools to live a life free from abuse. Typical Day as a Children, Young People & Families Development Worker; Daily team brief with your team Using My Star to create support plans with the children and young people. Offer emotional support and wellbeing interventions. Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, actions and goals setting and regular reviews. Organising activities and play groups for the younger children and an afterschool club for the older children. Assisting the families to source education for the children and young people Attending multi-agency meetings Work in partnership with the Play Therapy Worker. You will bring; Passion to support our survivors to live their best life, working collaboratively with an eye for detail. We understand that not everyone has all the experience we d like so if you have a can do positive attitude and a zest for supporting people, the rest we can teach you! We d like experience of creating person-centred support plans and supporting survivors to work to the plans. You ll have the ability to work using your initiative, remaining calm under pressure and have a resilient approach. If you re new to our sector, tell us about your transferrable skills. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater have 20+ years experience delivering refuge, safe accommodation and community based domestic abuse services. Our services include Women and Children s Refuges, LGBTQ+ Safe Space, a South Asian Women s Refuge and dispersed accommodation to support those that are unable to access traditional Refuges such as male survivors, those with pets and those facing multiple and complex disadvantage. Our dispersed model of safe accommodation ensures equal access for all. Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 survivors across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Are you ready to ? Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a role as an On Street Support Officer Job Title: Housing Solutions - On Street Support Officer Location: East London Borough Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time Salary: 17.54 - 21 per hour About Our Client: Join our client, a London Borough Council, and play a vital role in supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to prevent them from returning to rough sleeping after discharge from hospital. The team is passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients with complex needs to sustain their quality of life. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Temporary contract with full-time hours Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community Access to training and development opportunities Supportive team environment Responsibilities: As a Housing Solutions - On Street Support Officer, you will: Provide early intervention and ongoing support to individuals with complex needs to prevent them from returning to rough sleeping after leaving the hospital. Offer high-quality services to clients housed in accommodation, focusing on their well-being and support needs. Develop support plans and collaborate with various support agencies to help clients sustain their quality of life. Provide advice and assistance on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills, and personal independence. Act as the main point of contact for casework within the accommodation and coordinate solutions for drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Essential: Experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals with complex needs, preferably within a housing or homelessness setting. Strong knowledge and understanding of housing and welfare rights. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently. A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to working with individuals facing challenging circumstances. Desirable: Experience dealing with safeguarding and health and well-being issues. Knowledge of local support services and agencies. Understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to housing and homelessness. How to apply: If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and complex needs, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Join our client's dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the London Borough. 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)
29/08/2024
Seasonal
Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a role as an On Street Support Officer Job Title: Housing Solutions - On Street Support Officer Location: East London Borough Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time Salary: 17.54 - 21 per hour About Our Client: Join our client, a London Borough Council, and play a vital role in supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to prevent them from returning to rough sleeping after discharge from hospital. The team is passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients with complex needs to sustain their quality of life. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Temporary contract with full-time hours Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community Access to training and development opportunities Supportive team environment Responsibilities: As a Housing Solutions - On Street Support Officer, you will: Provide early intervention and ongoing support to individuals with complex needs to prevent them from returning to rough sleeping after leaving the hospital. Offer high-quality services to clients housed in accommodation, focusing on their well-being and support needs. Develop support plans and collaborate with various support agencies to help clients sustain their quality of life. Provide advice and assistance on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills, and personal independence. Act as the main point of contact for casework within the accommodation and coordinate solutions for drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Essential: Experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals with complex needs, preferably within a housing or homelessness setting. Strong knowledge and understanding of housing and welfare rights. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently. A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to working with individuals facing challenging circumstances. Desirable: Experience dealing with safeguarding and health and well-being issues. Knowledge of local support services and agencies. Understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to housing and homelessness. How to apply: If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and complex needs, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Join our client's dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the London Borough. 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)
