Full job description

Adecco are currently recruiting for three experienced Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Project Officers to support a busy Housing service within a London Local Authority.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced homelessness professionals with strong working knowledge of Housing Act duties, including S188 and S193, and proven experience discharging duty.
You will play a key role in improving case management processes, resolving complex cases, and ensuring accurate data migration within housing systems.
*Public Sector - Local Authority
*Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
*Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office / site visits, remainder remote
*Grade 9 - £22.41 per hour PAYE / £29.72 per hour Umbrella
*Contract Type - Temp to Fixed-Term Contract after 12 weeks. The FTC is set to last until March 2027. Please note: once the FTC commences, payment will be PAYE only, as Umbrella rates do not apply to council employment.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead on migration of Housing Advice cases from SharePoint into NEC systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
*Manage and resolve cases where housing duties have been accepted, discharged, or require correction
*Update and correct application outcomes and termination reasons within housing systems
*Take ownership of discharging duty cases, including applicants transitioning into permanent accommodation
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date household records, closing cases where appropriate
*Assess occupancy status (occupied, vacant, abandoned) and take appropriate enforcement action
*Issue notices where individuals are no longer eligible to remain in temporary accommodation
*Investigate and manage cases where tenants vacate without notice, including fund recovery actions
*Carry out home visits, property inspections, and residency checks
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will need:
*Strong experience in homelessness prevention and housing advice services
*Proven ability to discharge duty in line with Housing Act legislation
*In-depth working knowledge of S188 (interim duty) and S193 (main duty)
*Experience using housing systems such as NEC (Northgate) or similar
*Ability to manage complex caseloads and resolve legacy case issues
*Confident in conducting site visits and inspections
*Excellent attention to detail, particularly with data accuracy and case recording
Additional Information
*This role will initially be temporary for 12 weeks, with the opportunity to transition to a fixed-term contract until March 2027
*Please note: once transitioned to the fixed-term contract, payment will be PAYE only
*These vacancies are subject to a Basic level DBS check

























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