Homeless prevention officer temp east london hybrid

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a temporary Homelessness Prevention and Advice Officer to join one of Adecco #39;s public sector Local Authority clients in a temporary contract, initially for 6 months (but highly likely to be extended). Our client is based in East London and this is a full time role for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Office attendance is 2 days each week. Due to the busy nature of the role, the client is keen for applicants to possess previous experience of: * Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems. * Processing claims for homeless applications as required under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). * Advising and preventing homelessness by offering the correct advice to clients approaching the Council as homeless. * Assessing whether those who are threatened with homelessness qualify for private sector options under the Housing Act, Part VII, as amended. * Having regard to the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council #39;s Homelessness Prevention and resilience agenda. * Sound knowledge of Housing and Homelessness Law and experience in resolving complex housing problems. * Administrative skills to manage caseload and work effectively in a team of 6-8 officers * Ability to deal with very demanding service users and partners, and have strong IT and admin skills. * Updating PHP #39;s (Personal Housing Plans) As the client is keen for the candidate to hit the ground running previous experience of carrying out a similar role with a local authority client for the last three years would be hugely beneficial. Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act is also important. A car driver is not required. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks #39; maximum) need apply