Accommodation Needs Assessment Officer
Location: East London
Rate: £28.88 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3–6 month ongoing contract
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Needs Assessment Officer to join a busy Local Authority Housing team in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out detailed assessments of housing and support needs for homeless applicants and vulnerable households, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and local policies. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of housing and accommodation needs for applicants under homelessness legislation.
- Identify and evaluate support requirements, referring or signposting individuals to appropriate services.
- Provide accurate advice and guidance to applicants on housing options and statutory entitlements.
- Liaise with internal teams, housing providers, and external agencies to ensure suitable placements and support are in place.
- Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports in line with statutory requirements and council procedures.
- Contribute to the prevention of homelessness through effective early intervention and case management.
- Strong knowledge of Housing legislation , homelessness duties, and related case law.
- Experience working within a local authority housing team or similar environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing a caseload.
- IT literate with experience using housing management systems.
Recommended Jobs
Project Manager (Office Fit-Out)
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in office fit-out projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, …
Banking Job - Mandarin speaking Operations Assistant - London - wm
Please follow us on WeChat to see all our Cantonese and Mandarin jobs, interview tips and London news: Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Operations Assistant The Skills You'll Need: Ma…
Head of Legal (Construction) - Energy Generation
The Legal Team works closely with the commercial, technical and finance teams of the organisation to provide high quality, business focused advice and support playing an active part in commercial dec…
Street Works Co-ordinator
Job Category : Technical Location : Lambeth Civic Centre, London Borough of Lambeth Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate start Start Time : 08:00 End Time : 16:00 Salary: £92.…
Insolvency Solicitor
Senior Insolvency Solicitor – Leading City Firm – London An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Insolvency Solicitor to join a highly respected and well-established firm in the heart of…
Property Litigation Solicitor
Property Litigation Solicitor, London, 5-10 PQE, £60-70K DOE - A well-regarded firm with an excellent reputation is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join its busy and expanding…
Senior Data Scientist & AI Specialist
We are Creditspring, a new way of borrowing that focuses on its members and provides them with safe and efficient short-term financial products. We're a fast-growing FCA-regulated consumer credit …
Banking Associates, 2-3 & 4+ PQE, London
We have instructions from our international City firm client, whose Transactional Banking team is looking to add two associates; one at the 2-3 PQE level and the other at the 4+ PQE level. Lawyers…
Legal Property Secretary/Paralegal
Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a conveyancing secretary to support a very busy partner. The position is available to start immediately. Duties will include, opening files, performing …
Live-in Nanny-Housekeeper, Job ID J1A9C0R
A lovely family, residing in Archway, London, is seeking a live-in Nanny-Housekeeper to care for their baby while helping to maintain a clean and organised home. They are seeking a proactive, hands-o…