Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer

Overview

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

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