Homelessness & Prevention Officer

Job description

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Pay: £22.30 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary, initially until 15 January 2027 Start: 19 October 2026

Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week office-based in Rugby

Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Homelessness & Prevention Officer to join a busy housing service on a temporary contract.

This role would suit an experienced Housing Options or Homelessness Officer who is confident managing cases independently and has strong working knowledge of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation. The successful candidate will interview applicants, investigate homelessness applications, make statutory decisions and work proactively with individuals and families to prevent or relieve homelessness.

### The Role

You will manage a varied homelessness caseload, including:

• Interviewing customers and assessing their housing circumstances
• Assessing homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996
• Applying the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Homelessness Act 2002, relevant case law and statutory guidance
• Making and issuing statutory homelessness decisions
• Developing and monitoring Personal Housing Plans
• Taking appropriate action to prevent and relieve homelessness
• Arranging temporary accommodation where required
• Helping customers access private rented and social housing
• Liaising with landlords, families, support providers and partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate case records, including H-CLIC reportable actions
• Undertaking home visits where required

### What We're Looking For

This is not an entry-level housing role. Applicants should have recent, hands-on experience dealing with homelessness applications and be able to demonstrate:

Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Previous experience making decisions on homelessness applications Experience working directly with customers to prevent homelessness Confidence conducting detailed customer interviews and explaining complex decisions Strong case management and prioritisation skills Ability to work effectively with partner agencies A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits

A Basic DBS check is required for the role.

### Interested?

If you're an experienced Homelessness Officer, Housing Options Officer or Homelessness Prevention Officer looking for a hybrid contract in the Rugby area, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Lynx Employment Services for further information.

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