Housing Advisor
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | W6 9 JU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Spencer Clarke Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Housing Advisor-35156 |
Summary
We are seeking a Housing Advisor for a Local Authority Client based in West London.
As a Housing Adviser, you'll assess and decide on homelessness applications, offer advice, conduct housing interviews, manage caseloads, and ensure legal compliance.
About the role:
You will be tasked with delivering key strategic objectives:
• Act as a first point of contact for residents seeking housing assistance.
• Assess and determine outcomes of homelessness applications in accordance with relevant legislation and best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive housing options interviews and develop Personal Housing Plans.
• Manage and review a caseload of applications, utilising prevention opportunities where possible.
• Provide advice and assistance to applicants who are homeless or in housing need.
About you:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation such as the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently, conducting thorough assessments, and making informed decisions based on legislation, policies, and individual circumstances.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement strategies to prevent homelessness, assist clients in securing housing, and navigate challenging situations.
What’s on offer:
Salary: £21+per hour
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week
How to apply:
• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.