We''re currently recruiting a Lead Professional Officer for one of our London clients, working in the public sector. Please see below some of the duties and responsibilities of the role: Lead Professionals is one of the teams responsible for the provision of the statutory homeless service at London Borough Council Tower Hamlets. For the majority of homeless clients, it is the first point of contact for those approaching the Housing Options Service. To conduct housing options interviews with customers focussing on assessing housing needs, preventing homelessness and giving good quality advice on the housing choices available so that customers can make informed decisions. To negotiate and mediate with landlords, parents and other accommodation providers to prevent homelessness and provide practical assistance to help customers remain in their accommodation. To provide the above through a detailed knowledge of housing legislation and case law in relation to homelessness, children, immigration law, social housing sector landlord and tenant law, and family law including domestic abuse and welfare benefits and rights. It will be a full-time roll on a rolling contract (initial 6-months). Opportunity to extend. Hybrid working. Please feel free to apply should you meet the above criteria and are looking for new opportunties,