Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer - Croydon

Reference: 3558963225_1781879199

This is to ensure the continuity of service and to ensure that we have adequate staffing.
The roles ensure the council meets statutory obligations under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to assess and work with homeless applicants.
The role provides a bespoke homeless prevention and intervention caseworker service to those approaching the service with a housing need.
The role carries out early homeless prevention activities. Advise on a range of housing issues and welfare benefits, assessing support needs and working with multiple internal and external services to alleviate homelessness and provide households with positive options and sustainable housing solutions.
The role is to promote and deliver the Council's homeless prevention agenda actively and positively identifying appropriate housing options and utilizing the prevention tools available, such as the DHP/Homeless Prevention Fund for customers that will resolve their accommodation problems and reduce the need for the provision of temporary accommodation within agreed timeframes.
There are currently no alternatives due to long-term sickness absences and high demand on the service. The service is at further delays in meeting the needs and demand of the service.

To apply reach out to me on :

02030471496

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£32.66
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Greater London

Contract

Added 19/06/2026
Reference: 3558963225_1781879199

Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officer - Croydon

Greater London
Contract

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