Homeless Persons Officer
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 (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) 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
