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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West London, are looking for an experienced
Homelessness Caseworker to join their team and play a crucial role in their homelessness prevention operations.        

Position: Homelessness Caseworker
Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Dec 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid 
 
Purpose:

• This will involve carrying and managing a case load across Housing Needs and Homelessness, move-on and homeless prevention, to work with individuals supporting and directing clients to access a broad range of housing options and where appropriate making relevant onward referrals and signposting to other services.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To ensure that potentially homeless clients are given advice and assistance including those in housing need to whom the Council has no legal obligation to provide emergency accommodation to claim housing and other welfare benefits available to them with the aim of preventing or delaying homelessness, including the use of Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP). 
• To ensure the council’s duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and associated legislation and guidance are met, delivering a proactive person centred, outcome focused and end to end case management approach. 
• Assess applicants under the prevention and relief duties, issuing S.184 final decision letters in accordance with legal requirements. Ensure clear communication and effective management of customer expectations throughout the process.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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