Vivid Resourcing
Location: Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Contract: Interim
About the role
Our client, a local authority, is looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to join their housing team in Haywards Heath on an interim basis. The role involves working with households who are at risk of homelessness, helping to prevent it wherever possible and supporting people towards secure, sustainable housing.
You will manage a caseload of cases from first contact through to resolution, carrying out assessments, developing personalised housing plans and working with a range of partners to find practical solutions. The position suits a housing professional who is comfortable working independently, prioritising a busy caseload and handling sensitive conversations with empathy and clarity.
The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of homelessness legislation, good judgement and clear communication. This is a hands-on assignment where your experience will be put to work from the outset.
Main responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Carry out assessments and develop personalised housing plans with clients
- Provide advice and casework aimed at preventing and relieving homelessness
- Work with private landlords, housing providers and other partners to secure and sustain accommodation
- Make decisions on homelessness duties and issue clear, well-reasoned decision letters
- Arrange and manage temporary accommodation where required
- Liaise with support services, social care, health professionals and other agencies
- Respond to reviews and enquiries within statutory timescales
- Maintain accurate case records and meet performance targets
Requirements
- Relevant experience in a homelessness, housing options or housing advice role, ideally within a local authority
- Sound knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Experience managing a caseload and working to statutory deadlines
- Experience carrying out assessments and making decisions on homelessness duties
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and challenging conversations
- Good organisation and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- Competence with housing case management systems and Microsoft Office
- The ability to work from Haywards Heath
The offer
- An interim role based in Haywards Heath
- Duration and rate to be confirmed with candidates
If you are an experienced housing professional looking for an interim assignment in Haywards Heath, this role offers a live caseload and a clear scope of work. Apply below.