Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North London
Vitalis · Harrow, Greater London
Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North London at Vitalis, based in Harrow, Greater London, paying £28.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £28.00 per hour
- Location
- Harrow, Greater London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 26 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
11% below the typical rate for local government
Reference OR-2967
About the role
Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer, North London
Pay rate to £28 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Housing
We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer in North London
Details
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Pay rate to £28 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Housing
We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer in North London
Details
- Provide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries.
- Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability.
- Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines.
- Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions.
- Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions.
- Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies.
- Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies.
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness policy, and prevention tools.
- Understanding of housing benefit rules, supply/demand issues, and eviction/possession processes.
- Experience advising vulnerable clients, interviewing applicants, and handling sensitive information.
- Skilled in negotiation, advocacy, mediation, and accurate record-keeping.
- Ability to meet performance targets and interpret complex legislation quickly.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-2967 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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