Homelessness Officer
Posted 3 days ago by Spencer Clarke Group
£30 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Westminster, London
Summary: The role of Homelessness Officer involves managing complex homelessness cases for a Local Authority Client in Southwest London. The officer will provide support and interventions to families facing homelessness, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders to coordinate solutions. This is a contract role with a minimum duration of 3-6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and progress a caseload of homelessness cases for families and individuals.
- Provide advice, support, and interventions to prevent or relieve homelessness.
- Liaise with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies to coordinate solutions.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience handling homelessness casework, including prevention and relief duties.
- Experience working with families in a housing or homelessness context.
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation, guidance, and local policies.
- Proficiency using case management systems and maintaining accurate records.
Salary (Rate): £30 per hour
City: Southwest London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Homelessness Officer for a Local Authority Client in Southwest London.
In this role, you will manage complex homelessness cases, supporting families through prevention and relief duties with empathy, professionalism, and clear communication.
Duties:
- Manage and progress a caseload of homelessness cases for families and individuals.
- Provide advice, support, and interventions to prevent or relieve homelessness.
- Liaise with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies to coordinate solutions.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Proven experience handling homelessness casework, including prevention and relief duties.
- Experience working with families in a housing or homelessness context.
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation, guidance, and local policies.
- Proficiency using case management systems and maintaining accurate records.
What's on offer:
Salary: £30ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
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