Early Intervention and Accommodation Officer
Early Intervention and Accommodation Officer
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30-09-2025
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Job Description
5-6 month contract with a local authority
Summary
- This 5-6 month contract with a local authority focuses on providing a comprehensive homelessness prevention and early intervention service. As the first point of contact for households at risk of homelessness the role involves offering housing options advice negotiating with landlords and excluders and proactively procuring private sector accommodation. This position is crucial to the Borough Council s strategy to reduce homelessness and prevent crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Identify early intervention opportunities and take action to prevent homelessness before the statutory relief duty is triggered.
- Engage and maintain relationships with private landlords and agents to increase the supply of suitable accommodation.
- Promote the Councils "Find Your Own Accommodation" (FYOA) scheme to empower clients to independently secure housing.
- Provide robust housing advice and facilitate referrals to relevant support services to address wider housing-related issues.
- Conduct detailed assessments of housing circumstances under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 where appropriate.
- Issue decision letters and personalized housing plans (PHPs) and ensure clients understand their rights and responsibilities under the legislation.
- Monitor and review PHPs ensuring they remain up to date and relevant to the client s changing circumstances.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience in a housing advice or homelessness prevention setting.
- Experience working with private sector landlords and supporting tenancy procurement.
- Experience conducting housing-related assessments and decision-making under HRA 2017.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and working with vulnerable customers.
- Proficiency in using IT systems to manage casework and produce reports.
Essential Qualification Required
- Minimum of 2 A-Levels grade C or above or equivalent.
- Relevant housing qualification (e.g. CIH NVQ) or substantial equivalent experience is desirable.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- A DBS check is required for the role.
- The role closes on 6th October 2025; apply ASAP.
To provide a comprehensive homelessness prevention and early intervention service, acting as the first point of contact for households at risk of homelessness. The role combines , housing options advice, negotiations with Landlords and excluders and proactive procurement of private sector accommodation. It is integral to Borough Council s strategy to reduce homelessness and prevent crisis presentations.
Education
To provide a comprehensive homelessness prevention and early intervention service, acting as the first point of contact for households at risk of homelessness. The role combines , housing options advice, negotiations with Landlords and excluders and proactive procurement of private sector accommodation. It is integral to Borough Council s strategy to reduce homelessness and prevent crisis presentations.
Employment Type
Full Time
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