Homeless Prevention & Assessment Apprentice

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

What's the Role?

We are looking for an apprentice to join the busy Homeless Prevention & Assessment team for a period of 18 months. We are the team that works on the following:

• Prevent homelessness through assessments and advice
• Create personalised housing plans (PHPs)
• Provide housing advice and negotiate with landlords
• Support residents to sustain tenancies and prevent eviction
• Offer financial help such as DHPs, deposits, and budgeting support
• Refer people to supported housing and specialist services
• Arrange temporary accommodation when legally req...