Homeless Caseworker
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Caseworker to join a London Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and experience managing a caseload of applicants.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of homeless households, assessing housing needs and determining eligibility under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Conduct homelessness assessments and investigations, including prevention and relief duties.
- Develop and review Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and provide appropriate housing advice and support.
- Make decisions in relation to statutory homelessness duties, including interim and main housing duties.
- Source and arrange suitable temporary accommodation where required.
- Liaise with landlords, housing providers, social care, support services and other agencies to secure appropriate housing solutions.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure all decisions and actions are recorded in line with legislation and council procedures.
- Manage complex and vulnerable cases, including safeguarding, affordability and suitability considerations.
- Work towards preventing homelessness and securing sustainable housing outcomes for residents.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Homelessness Officer, Housing Options Officer, Homelessness Caseworker or similar within a Local Authority.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Experience completing homelessness assessments and making statutory decisions.
- Good understanding of prevention and relief duties, PHPs and temporary accommodation.
- Excellent communication, case management and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with vulnerable households and multi-agency partners.
- Strong IT, administration and case recording skills.
If you have relevant Local Authority homelessness experience and are available for a new opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the role. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Caseworker to join a London Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and experience managing a caseload of applicants.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of homeless households, assessing housing needs and determining eligibility under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Conduct homelessness assessments and investigations, including prevention and relief duties.
- Develop and review Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and provide appropriate housing advice and support.
- Make decisions in relation to statutory homelessness duties, including interim and main housing duties.
- Source and arrange suitable temporary accommodation where required.
- Liaise with landlords, housing providers, social care, support services and other agencies to secure appropriate housing solutions.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure all decisions and actions are recorded in line with legislation and council procedures.
- Manage complex and vulnerable cases, including safeguarding, affordability and suitability considerations.
- Work towards preventing homelessness and securing sustainable housing outcomes for residents.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Homelessness Officer, Housing Options Officer, Homelessness Caseworker or similar within a Local Authority.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Experience completing homelessness assessments and making statutory decisions.
- Good understanding of prevention and relief duties, PHPs and temporary accommodation.
- Excellent communication, case management and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with vulnerable households and multi-agency partners.
- Strong IT, administration and case recording skills.
If you have relevant Local Authority homelessness experience and are available for a new opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the role.