Position: Homelessness Prevention and Solutions OfficerLocation: Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow)Contract: Temporary - 6 months, possible extensionWorking Pattern: Hybrid workingPay Rate: 22.59 per hour PAYEPertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer to join the Housing Services team.Key Responsibilities:Provide housing advice via rota duties, interviews, duty line, and electronic enquiries.Deliver tailored support to homeless clients, assessing housing/financial needs and tenancy sustainability.Manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and meet deadlines.Build supportive relationships to empower clients towards independent housing solutions.Create and maintain Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), ensuring timely updates and council actions.Guide clients on rental markets, benefits, and housing options; assist with securing tenancies.Support resettlement by signposting to relevant agencies to help sustain tenancies.Candidate Profile:Strong knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness policy, and prevention tools.Understanding of housing benefit rules, supply/demand issues, and eviction/possession processes.Excellent customer service, investigative, and communication skills.Experience advising vulnerable clients, interviewing applicants, and handling sensitiv