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Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction As a Homeless Prevention Officer, you will have an excellent working knowledge of homelessness and allocations. You will have experience of delivering a high level of customer service, providing assistance to those seeking re-housing, including those affected by homelessness You will be a great communicator, who is performance driven, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality housing options service. You will be required to carry out full investigations into a person's homelessness application, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act and be committed to safeguarding vulnerable households. What's in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we're looking for We are looking for a high performing individual who is committed to excellent standards of customer service in a fast paced environment Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. Special conditions <ul> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Fergus Downie, Service Manager <a href="mailto:Fergus.Downie@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fergus.Downie@lewisham.gov.uk</a> Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £41,580-£42,861 per annum (SO2). N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let's stay connected, follow us on social media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Homelessness Prevention & Assessments Officer

Overview Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We have an exciting opportunity for a Homeless Recovery Coordinator who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Where: Lewisham Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 Dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting pro rata Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 *please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the role: <ul><li>Establish effective communication and referral pathways those individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies</li><li>Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out of area individual</li><li>Increase and enhance partnership working with primary care, mental health services, housing and other voluntary organisations who are supporting rough sleepers</li><li>Providing advocacy for access to partnership services </li><li>Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination </li></ul>About you: <ul><li>Prior knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless, sleeping rough or sofa surfing</li><li>Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills </li><li>Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills </li></ul><ul><li>Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice </li><li>Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs </li><li>Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users </li><li>Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards </li><li>Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others </li></ul>What we will give to you: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.</li><li>Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme </li></ul><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme </li><li>Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. </li><li>A friendly and supportive team </li><li>Training, career development &amp; progression opportunities</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme </li></ul>Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>) If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Closing Date 20/7/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Natalie Campbell | <a href="mailto:natalie.campbell@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">natalie.campbell@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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