Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Project Officer

Adecco are currently recruiting for three experienced Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Project Officers to support a busy Housing service within a London Local Authority. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced homelessness professionals with strong working knowledge of Housing Act duties, including S188 and S193, and proven experience discharging duty. You will play a key role in improving case management processes, resolving complex cases, and ensuring accurate data migration within housing systems. Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office / site visits, remainder remote Grade 9 - £22.41 per hour PAYE / £29.72 per hour Umbrella Contract Type - Temp to Fixed‑Term Contract after 12 weeks. The FTC is set to last until March 2027. Please note: once the FTC commences, payment will be PAYE only, as Umbrella rates do not apply to council employment. Key Responsibilities Lead on migration of Housing Advice cases from SharePoint into NEC systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity Manage and resolve cases where housing duties have been accepted, discharged, or require correction Update and correct application outcomes and termination reasons within housing systems Take ownership of discharging duty cases, including applicants transitioning into permanent accommodation Maintain accurate and up-to-date household records, closing cases where appropriate Assess occupancy status (occupied, vacant, abandoned) and take appropriate enforcement action Issue notices where individuals are no longer eligible to remain in temporary accommodation Investigate and manage cases where tenants vacate without notice, including fund recovery actions Carry out home visits, property inspections, and residency checks About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong experience in homelessness prevention and housing advice services Proven ability to discharge duty in line with Housing Act legislation In-depth working knowledge of S188 (interim duty) and S193 (main duty) Experience using housing systems such as NEC (Northgate) or similar Ability to manage complex caseloads and resolve legacy case issues Confident in conducting site visits and inspections Excellent attention to detail, particularly with data accuracy and case recording Additional Information This role will initially be temporary for 12 weeks, with the opportunity to transition to a fixed-term contract until March 2027 Please note: once transitioned to the fixed-term contract, payment will be PAYE only These vacancies are subject to a Basic level DBS check 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