Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser, West London

HO-26902

£28 - £30 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

London, Greater London

Social Care

Posted 2 days ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser, West London 
Pay rate c. £28-30 per hour 
Contract role, Local Government Housing 
  
We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser in West London 
  • Provide housing advice and support to prevent and resolve homelessness among single homeless ex-offenders approaching the Housing Solutions Service following a custodial sentence. 
  • Be the main point of contact and between Probation Services and the Housing Solutions team. 
  • Identify and assess support needs and refer to relevant supported accommodation pathway. 
  • Identify ex-offenders as appropriate for referral into the AfEO scheme. 
  • Develop and implement new processes in coordination with probation services and AfEO coordinator to ensure early intervention prior to prison release to prevent homelessness. 
  • Assess, administer and make decisions on the outcome of individual homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) in accordance with legislation and case law. 
  
This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar Local Authority role. 
  
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-   
 
  • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to   
  • An easy registration process (all done online)   
  • Referral schemes and incentives    
  • Ongoing compliance managed for you   
  • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  
   
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!   
 
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk