Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer – AR

Job Description: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer

Directorate: Community

Division: Housing Services – Housing Needs

Grade: G9

Reports to: Team Manager – Homelessness Prevention & Solutions

Location: As determined by the line manager

Role Purpose

To deliver the Council’s statutory duties to prevent and relieve homelessness by providing high-quality housing advice, assessment, and case management services to households experiencing housing difficulties.

The postholder is responsible for supporting individuals and families to sustain existing accommodation wherever possible, minimise the use of temporary accommodation, and secure suitable long-term housing solutions. This includes undertaking statutory homelessness assessments, creating and managing Personal Housing Plans, negotiating with landlords and other stakeholders, and making legally robust decisions in acco...