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Homelessness Preventions Officer
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Hertford, United Kingdom
Location
Hertford
Posted
June 27, 2026
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Job Description
Homelessness Prevention Officer - Hertfordshire
6-month contract | Β£28 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35
A Hertfordshire local authority is seeking an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join their Housing Options team on a 6-month interim basis. This is a key frontline role supporting residents at risk of homelessness, ensuring timely, legally compliant interventions in line with statutory duties.
You will play a central role in delivering an effective homelessness prevention service, providing comprehensive housing advice across both the private and public sectors. Working within the framework of current homelessness legislation and statutory guidance, you will manage a varied caseload, undertake detailed investigations into homelessness applications, and make informed decisions where prevention or relief is not possible.
A core part of the role will involve early identification of households at risk, proactively engaging with service users and pa...
6-month contract | Β£28 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35
A Hertfordshire local authority is seeking an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join their Housing Options team on a 6-month interim basis. This is a key frontline role supporting residents at risk of homelessness, ensuring timely, legally compliant interventions in line with statutory duties.
You will play a central role in delivering an effective homelessness prevention service, providing comprehensive housing advice across both the private and public sectors. Working within the framework of current homelessness legislation and statutory guidance, you will manage a varied caseload, undertake detailed investigations into homelessness applications, and make informed decisions where prevention or relief is not possible.
A core part of the role will involve early identification of households at risk, proactively engaging with service users and pa...