Looking for your next contract within housing sustainment and homelessness prevention?
A Bedfordshire local authority is looking for an experienced Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join their homelessness team.
This is a proactive role focused on helping residents sustain their accommodation, working closely with tenants and landlords to prevent tenancy breakdown and reduce the need for temporary accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting tenants at risk of losing their accommodation
- Working proactively to resolve rent arrears and tenancy issues
- Building positive relationships with private landlords and housing providers
- Utilising prevention funding where appropriate to sustain tenancies
- Carrying out customer-facing casework with vulnerable households
- Assessing cases where intentional homelessness decisions may need to be considered under Section 184
What you'll need:
- Strong landlord liaison and negotiation skills
- Understanding of homelessness legislation and tenancy sustainment practices
- Ability to attend the office 3 days per week
If you are interested, please send your CV to iliana@park-avenue.co.uk along with your availability for a call to discuss further.
