Housing Advisor

Company : Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll

Job Type : Contract

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Housing Advisor

3-4 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Housing Advice Officer/Resettlement Officer will focus on main housing duty cases and onwards resettlement. The main responsibilities include providing housing advice, discussing suitable housing options with individuals experiencing housing problems, and making decisions on homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Act as a caseworker for housing applicants owed the main housing duty, providing advice, guidance, and assistance on resolving housing problems and enabling move from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation.

Assess suitability on homeless applications, carry out investigations into areas of suitability, and reach decisions within the framework of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness).

Provide accurate and appropriate advice by assessing the support needs of clients and updating personalized housing plans.

Refer cases to other sources of assistance where appropriate, such as social care and health lettings agencies, community and voluntary advice organizations.

Assist in the council’s reduction of temporary accommodation expenditure by exploring all avenues for temporary accommodation arrangements.

Essential Experience Required

Experienced in assessing suitability on homeless applications, carrying out investigations into areas of suitability, and reaching decisions within the framework of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness).

Essential Qualification Required

Good standard of general education

Additional information

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Trinity House, 20 Church St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LY, United Kingdom. To work from our Community Hub in Central Maidstone, Trinity.

The role closes on 31st August 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements

Experienced in assessing suitability on homeless applications

Good standard of general education

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