Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North London

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Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North LondonPay rate to £28 per hourContract role, Local Government HousingWe are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer in North LondonDetails

Provide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries.
Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability.
Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines.
Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions.
Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions.
Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies.
Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies.

Experience

Strong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness policy, and prevention tools.
Understanding of housing benefit rules, supply/demand issues, and eviction/possession processes.
Experience advising vulnerable clients, interviewing applicants, and handling sensitive information.
Skilled in negotiation, advocacy, mediation, and accur...

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