Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer

Job Title: Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer
Location: South East London
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (ongoing)

We are currently seeking an experienced Homeless Prevention Visiting Officer to join a busy Housing Solutions service in South East London. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive officer with strong case management and tenancy sustainment experience to support vulnerable residents and prevent homelessness within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide early-intervention, outreach, and home-visiting support to residents at risk of homelessness.
• Carry out robust assessments in line with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).
• Develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and implement effective prevention strategies.
• Engage with landlords, support providers, and partner agencies to sustain tenancies and resolve housing issues.
• Manage a caseload of complex clients, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely progression of cases.
• Offer expert advice on housing rights, welfare benefits, arrears management, and homelessness duties.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Housing Options / Homelessness Prevention Officer or similar local authority role.
• Strong knowledge of HRA 2017, homelessness legislation, and case law.
• Confident conducting home visits and working autonomously in the community.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage high-volume caseloads.
• Enhanced DBS 

All Applications are monitored and qualified candidates will be contacted by phone call or email to be shortlisted