Housing Advisor – 6 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough Housing Needs Assessments for clients seeking assistance.
  
  


• Create tailored housing plans based on individual client needs.
  
  


• Implement early intervention strategies to prevent and relieve homelessness.
  
  


• Manage a varied caseload, addressing both priority and non-priority households.
  
  


• Perform homelessness assessments under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
  
  


• Provide recommendations on homelessness decisions for managerial review.
  
  


• Deliver front-line advice and assessment services.
  
  


• Offer mediation and negotiation to avert homelessness.
  
  


• Conduct home visits as necessary.
  
  


• Provide telephone advice and manage appointment-based casework.
  
  


• Evaluate eligibility and suitability for temporary housing.
  
  


• Maintain precise case records and performance data.
  
  


• Assist clients with housing register applications and bidding.
  
  


• Offer guidance on:
  
  
  
  • Private Renting
    
    
  
  
  • Welfare Reform
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Benefit
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Rights
    
    
  
  
  • Homelessness Prevention
    
    
  
  


• Collaborate with Lettings Services and housing providers to secure housing options.
  
  


• Assess support needs and refer clients to appropriate services.
  
  


• Aid clients transitioning from supported accommodation.
  
  


• Represent the service in meetings and multi-agency discussions as needed.
  
  

Essential

• Experience in Housing Options, Homelessness, or Housing Advice Services.
  
  


• In-depth understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Act 1996 Part VII
    
    
  
  
  • Homelessness Code of Guidance
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Legislation and Case Law
    
    
  
  


• Proven experience in:
  
  
  
  • Conducting Housing Needs Assessments
    
    
  
  
  • Developing Personal Housing Plans
    
    
  
  
  • Executing Homelessness Prevention and Relief Duties
    
    
  
  
  • Performing Part VII Homelessness Assessments
    
    
  
  


• Ability to manage complex homelessness caseloads.
  
  


• Strong skills in negotiation, mediation, and advocacy.
  
  


• Experience working with vulnerable populations and in challenging situations.
  
  


• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  
  


• Proficient in case recording and IT applications.
  
  


• Capability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  
  


• Standard DBS Certificate.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with Local Authority Housing Options.
  
  


• Familiarity with homelessness case management systems.
  
  


• Knowledge of Welfare Benefits and Housing Benefit.
  
  


• Experience in supported housing and pathway services.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £30.67 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6 Month Contract
  
  


• Hybrid Working: 3 Days Office Based / 2 Days Remote
  
  


• Mandatory Monday Office Attendance
  
  


• Standard DBS Required
  
  


• Location: Camberwell, SE5 8RX
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to significantly impact homelessness prevention and support vulnerable residents.
  
  


• Engaging, frontline housing advisory role.
  
  


• Immediate contribution within a well-established housing service.