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The postholder will identify and assess rough sleepers to provide housing options and prevent homelessness in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act. They will manage a varied caseload, conduct in-depth interviews, and develop personal housing plans for individuals in need.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness, and allocation policies. Excellent negotiation and mediation skills are required, along with the ability to provide quality advice to the public.
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Housing Adviser - Rough Sleeping
SO2: Starting salary £42,912 per annum incl LW
Hybrid working
Contract type: x1 full time one-year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Homelessness Prevention Service is the Council’s frontline response to alleviating homelessness in the borough. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated and skilled individual to join the team working to reform the response to homelessness. The team manages a varied case load in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice, advocacy, negotiation and mediation. Our proactive housing options approach prevents homelessness by finding real solutions for people in housing difficulties. The postholder will work closely with the Supported Housing Commissioning Team.
About the Role:
The postholder will work closely with the Supported Housing Commissioning Team, especially the Rough Sleeping co-ordinator, to identify rough sleepers in need of a housing assessment and locations where those assessments might take place if not at the council premises. This is likely to be a variety of locations such as day centres, supported housing schemes or short term emergency hotel accommodation.
The post forms part of the Council’s approach to reducing homelessness in the borough. Your role will be to prevent and relieve homelessness for those who are rough sleeping in accordance with the provisions of the Homelessness Reduction Act, associated Code of Guidance, case law and best practice.
You will be responsible for carrying out in depth interviews with the aim of relieving homelessness for those who are rough sleeping. You will advise customers of the housing options available to them and complete Personal Housing Plans. You will also investigate complex housing situations and issue decisions in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Although not essential, experience of working with rough sleepers would be desirable.
We welcome applications from recent graduates and those that have transferable skills and the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge. On the job training will be provided to all successful applicants.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
Experience of providing quality advice and information to members of the public and of handling complaints and enquiries
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job description and person specification
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fabienne Jones at [email protected]
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026
Shortlisting: w/c 24th August 2026
Interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
Official page sharing jobs and stories from our brilliant staff who serve the best borough in London!
Lambeth is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London covering Brixton, Streatham, Clapham and Waterloo. We provide services such as planning, social work, housing and schools to 303,000 residents and hundreds of businesses. Everything we do as a council is guided by our values, and we are always on the look out for people who are as committed to these principles as we are: Fairness: ensuring all our staff and customers are treated equally. Respect: consulting our communities, valuing our staff and treating everyone with courtesy. Excellence: attaining high standards for all customers and recognising staff who provide excellent service. Service: ensuring that customers receive the services they want and need. Honesty: being open with all staff and customers and fighting fraud, dishonestly and discrimination. Visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/jobs for all current vacancies.
Offices: Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, London, London SW2 1RL, GB · 6 Brixton Hill, London, England SW2 1EG, GB
Official page sharing jobs and stories from our brilliant staff who serve the best borough in London!
Lambeth is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London covering Brixton, Streatham, Clapham and Waterloo. We provide services such as planning, social work, housing and schools to 303,000 residents and hundreds of businesses. Everything we do as a council is guided by our values, and we are always on the look out for people who are as committed to these principles as we are: Fairness: ensuring all our staff and customers are treated equally. Respect: consulting our communities, valuing our staff and treating everyone with courtesy. Excellence: attaining high standards for all customers and recognising staff who provide excellent service. Service: ensuring that customers receive the services they want and need. Honesty: being open with all staff and customers and fighting fraud, dishonestly and discrimination. Visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/jobs for all current vacancies.
Offices: Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, London, London SW2 1RL, GB · 6 Brixton Hill, London, England SW2 1EG, GB
