Sutton
3 Months
35 Hours Per Week
£24.89 LTD / £21.36 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you an experienced Homelessness Officer with strong knowledge of housing legislation and a passion for preventing homelessness? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy frontline team delivering statutory homelessness assessments in Sutton.
THE ROLE
As a Homeless Persons Officer, you will be responsible for assessing statutory homelessness applications, preventing homelessness, and supporting service users in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act.
- Assess homelessness applications and determine eligibility under statutory homelessness legislation
- Make complex decisions and issue robust decision letters based on legislation and guidance
- Deliver person-centred support and action plans tailored to individual needs
- Advise on housing rights, welfare benefits, and homelessness prevention solutions
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners
- Provide support and guidance to vulnerable clients to improve housing outcomes
- Maintain accurate records and case notes using relevant IT systems
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within a housing or homelessness service, including conducting statutory homelessness assessments.
- Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Reduction Act, and related case law
- Experience making complex homelessness decisions and drafting detailed decision letters
- Ability to deliver expert housing advice, including on security of tenure and welfare support
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation
- Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads and meet targets in a busy environment
THE CONTRACT
- Working hours – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours total, 35 paid, 5 hours unpaid lunch)
- Travel Requirements – Frequent across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- Working Pattern – Hybrid: mandatory office day every Wednesday in Derby, remainder community based
- 3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm opportunity available
- The pay for the role is £24.89 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £21.36 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
