Early Intervention Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for an Early Intervention Officer this role will be based at: Chalvey Community Hub, Ladbrooke Road, Slough, SL1 2SR, 2 days in office

The right candidate will:

We are seeking an experienced Early Intervention and Prevention Officer to join our Housing Needs Service. The postholder will work proactively with households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, identifying practical solutions at the earliest opportunity to help them remain in their current accommodation or secure a suitable alternative.

The role will include:

• Undertaking timely housing assessments and developing effective Personalised Housing Plans.
• Negotiating with private landlords, letting agents, family members and other parties to prevent homelessness.
• Supporting households affected by rent arrears, affordability difficulties, relationship breakdown or the loss of private rented accommodation.
• Identifying suitable private rented housing and helping applicants access deposits, rent in advance and other financial assistance.
• Working closely with internal services and partner agencies to address barriers to sustaining accommodation.
• Maintaining accurate case records and progressing cases within statutory timescales.
• Delivering measurable prevention and relief outcomes, reducing the need for temporary accommodation.

We require the following:

• The successful candidate must have recent experience of homelessness prevention or housing options work, a good working knowledge of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Strong record of achieving positive outcomes through negotiation and effective case management. Experience of private rented sector access and tenancy sustainment is highly desirable.
• Candidates must have at least one year's experience in carrying out assessments under Part V11

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,