Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22.98 to £30.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1605579 |
Summary
Neway International has a job opportunity for a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join our client based with Hillingdon Council.
Location: Civic Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon
Contract: 6 October 2025 – 6 April 2026
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00
Rate: £22.98 PAYE / £30.00 Umbrella
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives? The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a proactive and empathetic Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join their Central Services team during a critical period of increased demand.
✨ About the Role
This SO2-level position focuses on supporting British Citizens arriving from overseas territories—including The Chagos Islands—as part of government-backed resettlement schemes. You’ll work closely with the resettlement support team at the Civic Centre, providing tailored housing advice and implementing prevention strategies to reduce homelessness risk.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality housing advice and homelessness prevention services
Support resettlement efforts for individuals arriving under government schemes
Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to secure sustainable housing solutions
Maintain accurate casework records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Contribute to the borough’s strategic housing objectives during a one-off workload peak
Ideal Candidate
Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or resettlement support
Strong understanding of housing legislation and local authority procedures
Excellent communication and case management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment
Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles
Location: Civic Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon
Contract: 6 October 2025 – 6 April 2026
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00
Rate: £22.98 PAYE / £30.00 Umbrella
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives? The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a proactive and empathetic Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to join their Central Services team during a critical period of increased demand.
✨ About the Role
This SO2-level position focuses on supporting British Citizens arriving from overseas territories—including The Chagos Islands—as part of government-backed resettlement schemes. You’ll work closely with the resettlement support team at the Civic Centre, providing tailored housing advice and implementing prevention strategies to reduce homelessness risk.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality housing advice and homelessness prevention services
Support resettlement efforts for individuals arriving under government schemes
Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to secure sustainable housing solutions
Maintain accurate casework records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Contribute to the borough’s strategic housing objectives during a one-off workload peak
Ideal Candidate
Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or resettlement support
Strong understanding of housing legislation and local authority procedures
Excellent communication and case management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive environment
Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles