Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Upstream Prevention Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council.Main purpose of position:The post holder will provide a comprehensive homeless prevention and early intervention service for the Housing Solutions Team in Luton Council. The post holder will be the first point of contact for households at risk of homelessness, make enquiries to establish the initial facts of the case and identify early intervention opportunities to prevent homelessness from occurring, The post holder will work to identify households at risk of crisis with a specific focus on homelessness and will provide access to support and assistance in housing, employment, training, debt and budget advice, and in particular work to reduce the risk of households becoming homeless. The post holder will develop and co-ordinate thorough case work, personalised housing plans that outlines steps to prevent homelessness both from the local authority and the applicant with the aim to promote self-sufficiency and future stability. The post-holder will liaise with other council services including the private housing sector team, housing management, and homeless service and external organisations in Luton and on occasion outside of the Borough, including (but not limited to) employment services, other authorities, private landlords, housing providers, voluntary organisations, legal and health professionals.The post holder will work in a flexible manner and will be based in the main