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Job Title: Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon
Contract Type: Temporary Agency Contract
Start Date: 23rd June 2025
End Date: 31st October 2025
Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate: £27.38 per hour (Umbrella)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive housing professional to support clients resettling in the UK, helping them secure and sustain accommodation, while preventing homelessness through effective advice and outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert housing advice to clients on housing options and homelessness prevention.

Support UK resettlement efforts through face-to-face outreach work-minimum two days per week-based in hotels.

Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring each case is handled with empathy, compliance, and within legislative frameworks.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies, support networks, and internal departments.

Maintain accurate case records and documentation in line with GDPR and council policy.

Requirements:

Proven experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or a similar front-line service.

Sound knowledge of housing legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act.

Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Comfortable with outreach work and working from hotel locations on-site.

Able to work independently and manage time efficiently.

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and right-to-work documents. Immediate applications are encouraged as shortlisting is underway.

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