Homeless Prevention Outreach Caseworker

The Homeless Prevention Outreach Caseworker is a specialist statutory housing role responsible for preventing and relieving homelessness in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The postholder will manage a complex caseload of households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, including individuals sleeping rough and those facing multiple barriers to securing or maintaining accommodation. The role requires the assessment and investigation of housing circumstances, gathering and evaluating evidence, determining statutory duties, and developing personalised housing plans to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.