Homelessness Intervention & Prevention Officer – Duty to Refer

Worthing, BN11 1HA

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 per week

Job Category: Housing & Homelessness Prevention

Post No: 44694

Salary: £37,280 to £41,771 p.a.

Grade: 6

Place of work: Worthing Town Hall

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary point of contact for public bodies in fulfilling their duty to refer for individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Receive and process referrals from a range of public authorities, including social services, healthcare providers and the justice system.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine urgency and nature of the housing need.
• Ensure referrals are made to the correct local authority as chosen by the service user.
• Lead liaison with public bodies on duty to refer processes, provide guidance and establish pathways for those at risk of homeles...