Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer - Harrow

Added 19/06/2026

Role Purpose * To be responsible for the effective delivery of the Council's duty to prevent and relieve homelessness for households who approach the Council in housing need. This will involve assisting homeless households to avoid the experience of temporary accommodation by engaging with all necessary parties including landlords and other excluders to stop the loss of their current accommodation followed by a planned move to the Private Rented Sector where appropriate. When this is not possible or appropriate, to explore and present a range of housing options to resolve their housing needs. * The postholder will have the ability...

Housing solutions officer - Enfield

Added 16/06/2026

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield's private rented sector meets residents' needs. The Market Management Service delivers Temporary Accommodation and Private Rented Housing Services, including the procurement, allocation, and management of almost 4000 homes. Housing Solutions Officers will support households in temporary accommodation, dealing with a wide range of issues, from queries, complaints, housing advice, disrepair, and ASB. You will proactively help residents find housing solutions and move on from temporary accommodation into private rented housing. You will also ensure the temporary accommodation is maintained to the required standards and work in partnership to address tenancy...

Housing Solutions officer - Luton

Added 04/06/2026

We requirement for the role is * Someone with Tenancy Sustainment experience. * Conduct periodic check ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation * Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support * Encouraging clients with self management of tenancy while remaining accessible * Reducing client's long term dependency on services * Check-in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing * Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness * Prevents recurrence of homelessness * Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance * Demonstrates reasonable and proactive...

Housing solutions officer - Redbridge

Added 08/05/2026

ob Title: Housing Solutions Officer Department: Housing / Homelessness & Housing Solutions Reports To: Housing Solutions Team Manager / Housing Manager Job Summary: The Housing Solutions Officer is responsible for providing housing advice, support, and solutions to clients facing housing difficulties, including homelessness. The role involves assessing housing needs, managing applications, liaising with internal teams and external agencies, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties and organisational policies. Key Responsibilities: Assess and determine clients' housing needs and eligibility for housing assistance. Provide advice and guidance on housing options, tenancy rights, and support services. Manage housing applications, referrals, and placements, including temporary...

Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager - Isle Of Wight - £25.62 p/h umb

Added 11/06/2026

Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager - Isle Of Wight - £25.62 p/h umbJob Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities) Lead, develop and manage the team, ensuring high performance, quality decision-making, and continuous improvement.Ensure the quality, legality, and timeliness of homelessness assessments, decisions, and placements.Deliver homelessness prevention initiatives, ensuring early intervention and effective partnership working.Oversee the quality, and health and safety of temporary accommodation, ensuring suitability and safeguarding considerations.Support provision of responses to legal challenges, complaints, and Ombudsman enquiries relating to the service.Work collaboratively with internal services, registered providers, voluntary and...

Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager - Isle Of Wight - £25.62 p/h umb

Added 10/06/2026

Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager - Isle Of Wight - £25.62 p/h umbJob Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities) Lead, develop and manage the team, ensuring high performance, quality decision-making, and continuous improvement.Ensure the quality, legality, and timeliness of homelessness assessments, decisions, and placements.Deliver homelessness prevention initiatives, ensuring early intervention and effective partnership working.Oversee the quality, and health and safety of temporary accommodation, ensuring suitability and safeguarding considerations.Support provision of responses to legal challenges, complaints, and Ombudsman enquiries relating to the service.Work collaboratively with internal services, registered providers, voluntary and...

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Waltham - £32.03 p/h umb

Added 10/07/2026

Reviews Officer (Homelessness) - Waltham - £32.03 p/h umbReviews OfficerLondon Borough of Waltham ForestContract: 3-6 monthsInterviews in person only***MUST HAVE - **minimum of 2-4 years continuous experience of conducting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII or making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996".Experience of making offers of accommodation under Part VII of the said Act-be it Temporary Accommodation or Accommodation to bring to end either relief duty OR the duty under section 193 (2) of the said Act.Experience of managing Accommodation Placement Team/s.***Key responsibilities:Conduct statutory s.202 homelessness reviews under the...

Community Homelessness Prevention Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Order # : RQ1718631 Job Title : Community Homelessness Prevention Officer WCR 2 Max Job Category : Housing Category : Agency Workers Level 1 Name : Housing & Commercial Partnership DNU Job Category : Housing Client : City of Westminster Council Client Location : City of Westminster Council Justification : Peak in Workload Estimated Supply Total : £29,923.92 Status : Open IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Client Owner : James Breed Client Manager : James Breed Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : 04/05/2026 End Date : 27/07/2026 Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 WILL NEED A...

Homelessness Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Job Title: Homelessness Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Homelessness Officer to support our Housing Services team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality homelessness casework across prevention and relief duties, with particular emphasis on working with families. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, ensuring statutory duties are met in line with homelessness legislation and council policies, and delivering a customer-focused service led by empathy, professionalism, and...

Homelessness Complaints and Enquiries Officer - Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

WILL REQUIRE AN ADULTS DBS AND 5 YEARS REFERENCES Job Title: Complaints and Enquiries Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Complaints and Enquiries Officer to support our Housing Services team. This role will focus on managing, investigating, and responding to complaints and enquiries relating to homelessness services, including statutory decision-making, the housing register, and temporary accommodation. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex complaints, ensuring timely, thorough, and compliant...

Homelessness Reviews Officer- Westminster

Added 07/04/2026

Job Title: Reviews Officer Organisation: Westminster City Council Rate: £30.77 per hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office and home-based working as required) Contract Type: Agency / Temporary About the Role Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Reviews Officer to join our Housing Services team. This role will focus on delivering high-quality statutory reviews across homelessness decisions, the housing register, and temporary accommodation suitability, ensuring all reviews are completed lawfully, fairly, and within required timescales. The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload, applying sound judgement and strong legislative knowledge to statutory decision-making while providing a customer-focused service...

Council Tax Billing Officer - West Northants - £27 UMB P/H

Added 12/05/2026

Council Tax Billing Officer - West Northants - £27 UMB P/H To be responsible for accurate and timely administration of Council Tax Billing in accordance with legislation and to maximise collection of Council Tax. To deal directly with customers and stakeholders over the phone, in writing as required to provide an excellent service to residents. To maintain an up to date knowledge of Council Tax legislation and case law to enable accurate billing and to maximise collection To work as a team member and to contribute ideas to assist in improving the work and customer experience. Provide a high quality...

Council Tax Billing Officer - West Northants - £27 UMB P/H

Added 12/05/2026

Council Tax Billing Officer - West Northants - £27 UMB P/HTo be responsible for accurate and timely administration of Council Tax Billing in accordance with legislation and to maximise collection of Council Tax.To deal directly with customers and stakeholders over the phone, in writing as required to provide an excellent service to residents.To maintain an up to date knowledge of Council Tax legislation and case law to enable accurate billing and to maximise collectionTo work as a team member and to contribute ideas to assist in improving the work and customer experience.Provide a high quality and customer focused service giving...

Later Living Officer (Sheltered Housing Officer) - Enfield

Added 26/05/2026

Lone working, and site based Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user to empower and to plan, work towards and achieving their outcomes. Work effectively individually and as part of a team, to achieve service outcomes and actively contribute to the development and smooth running of the service in accordance with local policies and legislation. Work flexibly to deliver a tenure blind wholesome people and place offer for residents in Housing for older people and specialist housing ensuring the needs of the wider community are met. Manage complex casework including but not limited to safeguarding, domestic abuse,...

Senior Social Worker Homelessness Specialist (Assessment )

Added 17/07/2026

Senior Social Worker - Homelessness Specialist (Assessment Service) Location: London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Service: Assessment Service - 16 & 17 Homelessness Make a lasting difference when young people need it most. Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding adolescents and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people? The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker - Homelessness Specialist to join our Assessment Service, supporting 16- and 17-year-old's presenting as homeless or at risk of homelessness. This is a specialist role where you'll lead complex assessments, manage risk, and...