We're recruiting an experienced Homeless Intervention Officer to join a busy local authority housing service, supporting the delivery of a proactive homelessness prevention and relief function. This is a frontline, statutory role focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness and managing crisis cases. You will work directly with vulnerable residents, carrying out assessments, making legal decisions and delivering tailored housing solutions in line with current legislation. The Role - Triage new homelessness approaches, providing advice and early intervention to prevent homelessness - Conduct full homelessness assessments and determine duties in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Develop and manage Personalised Housing Plans, taking all reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness - Make and review statutory homeless decisions, ensuring compliance with legislation and mitigating risk of legal challenge - Assess eligibility for temporary accommodation and support placements into suitable housing options - Carry out detailed interviews, including home visits, to assess housing and support needs - Work collaboratively with landlords, agents, family members and partner agencies to resolve housing issues - Manage complex cases involving safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health and vulnerable households - Provide advice on a full range of housing options including private rented sector, hostels and social housing - Maintain accurate case records, reports and system updates in line with policy and GDPR requirements - Liaise closely with Temporary Accommodation teams to support move-on into settled housing - Refer cases to specialist services including outreach, mental health and support providers where required - Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law and best practice to inform decision-making Key Requirements - Experience working in a homelessness, housing options or prevention role within a local authority - Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation including Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Experience making or supporting statutory homelessness decisions - Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases involving vulnerable residents - Experience developing and managing Personalised Housing Plans - Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations sensitively - Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners - Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively - Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate case records What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Options Officers, Homelessness Officers and Prevention Officers looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
17/04/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced Homeless Intervention Officer to join a busy local authority housing service, supporting the delivery of a proactive homelessness prevention and relief function. This is a frontline, statutory role focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness and managing crisis cases. You will work directly with vulnerable residents, carrying out assessments, making legal decisions and delivering tailored housing solutions in line with current legislation. The Role - Triage new homelessness approaches, providing advice and early intervention to prevent homelessness - Conduct full homelessness assessments and determine duties in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Develop and manage Personalised Housing Plans, taking all reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness - Make and review statutory homeless decisions, ensuring compliance with legislation and mitigating risk of legal challenge - Assess eligibility for temporary accommodation and support placements into suitable housing options - Carry out detailed interviews, including home visits, to assess housing and support needs - Work collaboratively with landlords, agents, family members and partner agencies to resolve housing issues - Manage complex cases involving safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health and vulnerable households - Provide advice on a full range of housing options including private rented sector, hostels and social housing - Maintain accurate case records, reports and system updates in line with policy and GDPR requirements - Liaise closely with Temporary Accommodation teams to support move-on into settled housing - Refer cases to specialist services including outreach, mental health and support providers where required - Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law and best practice to inform decision-making Key Requirements - Experience working in a homelessness, housing options or prevention role within a local authority - Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation including Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 - Experience making or supporting statutory homelessness decisions - Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases involving vulnerable residents - Experience developing and managing Personalised Housing Plans - Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations sensitively - Experience working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners - Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively - Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate case records What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Options Officers, Homelessness Officers and Prevention Officers looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Tenancy Support Caseworker (South West) Location: South West (e.g. Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Dorset, Somerset, Swindon) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the South West (e.g. Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Dorset, Somerset, Swindon), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
10/04/2026
Full time
Tenancy Support Caseworker (South West) Location: South West (e.g. Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Dorset, Somerset, Swindon) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the South West (e.g. Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Dorset, Somerset, Swindon), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
Tenancy Support Caseworker (West) Location: West (e.g. Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham, North Warwickshire, Gloucester) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the West (e.g. Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham, Warwick, Gloucester), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
10/04/2026
Full time
Tenancy Support Caseworker (West) Location: West (e.g. Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham, North Warwickshire, Gloucester) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the West (e.g. Shropshire, Herefordshire, Birmingham, Warwick, Gloucester), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
Tenancy Support Caseworker (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
10/04/2026
Full time
Tenancy Support Caseworker (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re looking for a Tenancy Support Caseworker to join our Locality Team across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
Tenancy Support Caseworker (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
10/04/2026
Full time
Tenancy Support Caseworker (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
Tenancy Support Caseworker (North East) Location: North & East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North & East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
10/04/2026
Full time
Tenancy Support Caseworker (North East) Location: North & East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £32,300 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 08 May, 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North & East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. What you ll be doing: Provide tailored support and advice to customers, including regular engagement and home visits. Assess customer needs and develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans. Deliver practical help around budgeting, income maximisation, debt management, and arrears prevention. Support customers with welfare benefits, including Universal Credit, and applications for grants where appropriate. Work proactively with internal teams and external agencies to prevent tenancy failure and homelessness. Identify and respond to risks such as safeguarding concerns, hoarding, or property damage, making appropriate referrals. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings to support positive customer outcomes. Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective referrals and follow-up. Build strong local partnerships and help highlight gaps in services within your locality. What we re looking for: Experience in a customer-focused housing or support service, particularly tenancy sustainment and income maximisation. Working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits (including Universal Credit), and support agencies. Experience of working with vulnerable customers, including those with mental health needs. Confidence in multi-agency working and relationship-building. Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills. Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work sensitively and professionally. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers 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 900 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. 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.
Homeless Intervention Caseworker Housing Chicksands, Bedford Contract £30 per hour PAYE or £39.27 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Homeless Intervention Caseworker - Housing Officer will be expected to attend the office as per business requirement. Usually 2 days per week. The role of Homeless Intervention Officer is a statutory role specifically focused on intervening early, preventing homelessness and managing our crisis response aims of alleviating homelessness where this has occurred. Working directly with those affected by homelessness by: - Triaging new approaches and providing quality advice to delay or stop homelessness in its tracks to all groups of customers including vulnerable customers who are in priority need, undertakes assessments to understand the council's duty - Undertakes all necessary enquiries and prevention activity via Personal housing Plans - Makes and checks statutory homeless decisions which are subject to legal challenge - Work closely with internal and external partners and agencies to resolve homelessness - Assesses who requires Transitional Accommodation - They ensure that the council meets the requirements of Part 7, Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act. - Considering Safeguarding issues and referrals, especially concerning children, older people and those claiming homelessness due to domestic abuse. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Conducting full assessment of all eligible applicants who present as homeless or threatened with homelessness and issue notification letters in accordance with the legislation. Work collaboratively with applicants to draw up an agreed personalised housing plans and continually review the plan by updating the advice and support provided to the applicants. Assist in delivering a comprehensive and proactive homelessness prevention and advice service. Liaising with friends and family, landlords, letting agents, General Practitioners, Health Care workers, internal and external partners in the process of preventing or relieving homelessness and determining duties owed to applicants. Taking all reasonable steps to relieve homelessness irrespective of priority need. Conducting assessment interviews at Council offices and making home visits to homeless applicants. Apply and implement homelessness laws and the code of guidance, including the Housing Act1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and other relevant guidance and legislation whilst carrying out assessments of applicants housing and support needs. Explain the full range of housing solutions available to customers to help prevent or relieve homelessness as well as mediate to help resolve potentially homeless cases irrespective of tenure (excluding fear of violence). Ensure full and accurate recordings of client s details, all advice and support provided and maintain accurate written and computer records, reports and other monitoring information as required, in connection with the various duties and case management and in line with relevant policies and procedures. To manage client s expectations advising as to potential housing solutions including private rented and hostel accommodation and as to the lower supply of social housing compared to demand. To undertake a holistic assessment of current housing issues and seek out appropriate solutions where possible at an early stage to prevent homelessness and where possible prevent the use of interim accommodation by preventing homelessness. You may need to make referrals to the Mental Health or other relevant professional panels and to attend or participate in case conferences as requested. To keep up to date with relevant case law particularly in respect of the tests of vulnerability and priority need and with reference to responsibilities under the Equality Act and Care Acts. To identify and refer cases to the homeless outreach workers / services, e.g. those with a history of rough sleeping or complex needs where resettlement is needed to enable rehousing by social or other housing providers. You will be working closely with the temporary accommodation team to support the client with rehoming to permanent accommodation. You will provide information to clients on the operation of the Council s Housing Register, advice on a household s position on the register, extending areas of choice and prospects of assistance with housing and update systems as necessary. You will be required to complete assessments on suitable accommodation for applicants for temporary or long-term accommodation to end the homeless duty. This role is likely to be two days in the office per week, candidates must be able to attend CBC office locations when requested. There will be a requirement to attend team meetings as and when required. 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
31/03/2026
Contract
Homeless Intervention Caseworker Housing Chicksands, Bedford Contract £30 per hour PAYE or £39.27 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for Homeless Intervention Caseworker - Housing Officer will be expected to attend the office as per business requirement. Usually 2 days per week. The role of Homeless Intervention Officer is a statutory role specifically focused on intervening early, preventing homelessness and managing our crisis response aims of alleviating homelessness where this has occurred. Working directly with those affected by homelessness by: - Triaging new approaches and providing quality advice to delay or stop homelessness in its tracks to all groups of customers including vulnerable customers who are in priority need, undertakes assessments to understand the council's duty - Undertakes all necessary enquiries and prevention activity via Personal housing Plans - Makes and checks statutory homeless decisions which are subject to legal challenge - Work closely with internal and external partners and agencies to resolve homelessness - Assesses who requires Transitional Accommodation - They ensure that the council meets the requirements of Part 7, Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act. - Considering Safeguarding issues and referrals, especially concerning children, older people and those claiming homelessness due to domestic abuse. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Conducting full assessment of all eligible applicants who present as homeless or threatened with homelessness and issue notification letters in accordance with the legislation. Work collaboratively with applicants to draw up an agreed personalised housing plans and continually review the plan by updating the advice and support provided to the applicants. Assist in delivering a comprehensive and proactive homelessness prevention and advice service. Liaising with friends and family, landlords, letting agents, General Practitioners, Health Care workers, internal and external partners in the process of preventing or relieving homelessness and determining duties owed to applicants. Taking all reasonable steps to relieve homelessness irrespective of priority need. Conducting assessment interviews at Council offices and making home visits to homeless applicants. Apply and implement homelessness laws and the code of guidance, including the Housing Act1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and other relevant guidance and legislation whilst carrying out assessments of applicants housing and support needs. Explain the full range of housing solutions available to customers to help prevent or relieve homelessness as well as mediate to help resolve potentially homeless cases irrespective of tenure (excluding fear of violence). Ensure full and accurate recordings of client s details, all advice and support provided and maintain accurate written and computer records, reports and other monitoring information as required, in connection with the various duties and case management and in line with relevant policies and procedures. To manage client s expectations advising as to potential housing solutions including private rented and hostel accommodation and as to the lower supply of social housing compared to demand. To undertake a holistic assessment of current housing issues and seek out appropriate solutions where possible at an early stage to prevent homelessness and where possible prevent the use of interim accommodation by preventing homelessness. You may need to make referrals to the Mental Health or other relevant professional panels and to attend or participate in case conferences as requested. To keep up to date with relevant case law particularly in respect of the tests of vulnerability and priority need and with reference to responsibilities under the Equality Act and Care Acts. To identify and refer cases to the homeless outreach workers / services, e.g. those with a history of rough sleeping or complex needs where resettlement is needed to enable rehousing by social or other housing providers. You will be working closely with the temporary accommodation team to support the client with rehoming to permanent accommodation. You will provide information to clients on the operation of the Council s Housing Register, advice on a household s position on the register, extending areas of choice and prospects of assistance with housing and update systems as necessary. You will be required to complete assessments on suitable accommodation for applicants for temporary or long-term accommodation to end the homeless duty. This role is likely to be two days in the office per week, candidates must be able to attend CBC office locations when requested. There will be a requirement to attend team meetings as and when required. 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
Job Title: Case Worker Location: North London Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours Rate of Pay: 18 P/H (Umbrella) We are currently looking for an experienced Case Worker to work across the North London area, to provide tenancy sustainment services to people aged 18 and over who are recovering from homelessness and have a range of support needs. Main Duties: Manage a caseload of up to 35 clients, conducting regular sessions and co-producing support, safety, and move-on plans based on client's needs. Assess and manage client risks, working with housing providers and support services to develop effective risk management strategies. Collaborate with agencies to ensure clients access relevant statutory and non-statutory services, accompanying them to appointments when necessary. Support clients in improving their health, well being, and social inclusion through access to health care, education, training, and community activities, while addressing safeguarding concerns as needed. The Candidate: Strong understanding of client needs, including mental and physical health, drug/alcohol use, safeguarding, tenancy support, and financial inclusion, with experience in assessment, safety planning, and move-on support. Skilled in using personalised assessment tools and trauma-informed approaches, including motivational interviewing, to provide effective casework and support planning. Proven ability to collaborate with service providers and agencies to enhance services and successfully support clients in transitioning to independent living, including resettlement and tenancy management. For more information, please contact Liv at (phone number removed), or email
29/01/2025
Contract
Job Title: Case Worker Location: North London Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours Rate of Pay: 18 P/H (Umbrella) We are currently looking for an experienced Case Worker to work across the North London area, to provide tenancy sustainment services to people aged 18 and over who are recovering from homelessness and have a range of support needs. Main Duties: Manage a caseload of up to 35 clients, conducting regular sessions and co-producing support, safety, and move-on plans based on client's needs. Assess and manage client risks, working with housing providers and support services to develop effective risk management strategies. Collaborate with agencies to ensure clients access relevant statutory and non-statutory services, accompanying them to appointments when necessary. Support clients in improving their health, well being, and social inclusion through access to health care, education, training, and community activities, while addressing safeguarding concerns as needed. The Candidate: Strong understanding of client needs, including mental and physical health, drug/alcohol use, safeguarding, tenancy support, and financial inclusion, with experience in assessment, safety planning, and move-on support. Skilled in using personalised assessment tools and trauma-informed approaches, including motivational interviewing, to provide effective casework and support planning. Proven ability to collaborate with service providers and agencies to enhance services and successfully support clients in transitioning to independent living, including resettlement and tenancy management. For more information, please contact Liv at (phone number removed), or email
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)
