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Adecco
Homeless Advice & Private Sector Accommodation Officer Slough
Slough, Berkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Salary
- 32.00 - 32.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Adecco
- Closes
- 06 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Adecco is delighted to be partnering with Slough Borough Council to recruit an Early Intervention and Private Sector Accommodation Officer on an initial 6-9 month contract, with strong potential for extension. In this role you will actively prevent and relieve homelessness by delivering high-quality housing advice and support, with a specific focus on developing and utilising private sector accommodation options to meet housing needs.
What we're looking for:
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and ensure legal compliance.Proven experience in homelessness prevention casework, including carrying out assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, issuing decision letters, and developing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).Ability to build and maintain relationships with private landlords and letting agents to identify and secure accommodation for clients at risk of homelessness.Confidence in negotiating tenancy terms and promoting landlord incentive schemes such as rent deposits, bonds, and rent in advance.Capability in supporting clients to secure their own accommodation through affordability advice, tenancy readiness, and budgeting support.Skilled in mediation with landlords, friends or family to prevent eviction or homelessness.Sound understanding of tenancy rights, welfare benefits, and local housing pathways.Able to carry out home visits, working with vulnerable individuals, and collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with accurate and up-to-date case recording.Strong knowledge of housing legislation (Parts 6 & 7, HRA 2017)Familiarity with NEC (Northgate), Jigsaw, and Agresso systemsExcellent admin, IT, organisational and communication skills Details:
Full-time (37 hrs/week), hybrid working (up to 2 days per week in the office)Enhanced DBS required; car driver/owner is not essential Ready to hit the ground running? If you've worked in a similar role within a local authority in the last two years, we'd love to hear from you. If you feel you meet the above criteria and can start on short notice (2 weeks' maximum), please apply online now, or email for a confidential conversation.
Ad ID: 5416920668
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