Housing Options Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.63 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE with accrued holiday and pension contribution |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northamptonshire |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Northamptonshire RQ1643384 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Housing Options Advisor
Reference: Northamptonshire RQ1643384
Salary: £16.63 per hour PAYE with accrued holiday and pension contribution
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-Friday
Role length: 3 months opening assignment
Job type: On-site
Location: Northamptonshire
DBS Required
Contract Type: Temporary
The role: You will work within the Housing Options service as part of the Triage Team. The job is fast-paced, dealing with same-day homeless approaches and customers at risk of homelessness. You will manage a varied caseload, provide clear advice, and make statutory decisions in line with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle on-the-day homeless approaches and provide immediate advice and support.
Manage a caseload of homeless applicants and those threatened with homelessness.
Make decisions including not homeless and not eligible outcomes in line with legislation.
Produce clear and concise statutory decision letters.
Work independently while managing workload efficiently.
Liaise with internal and external partners, negotiating outcomes and supporting applicants.
Use the Jigsaw system to record and update cases.
What the client is looking for:
Strong working knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
Background in housing advice, homelessness casework, and multi-agency work.
Confident communicator able to write accurate statutory letters.
Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy caseload without close supervision.
Experience using Jigsaw.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a local authority homelessness service.
Familiarity with MS Teams interview processes.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter
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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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Job Ref: Northamptonshire RQ1643384
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