Targeted Housing Advisor
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, London, SM1 1EA |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 12032026_1773304033 |
Summary
Job Title: Targeted Housing Advisor
Location: South London, Sutton
Contract: Temporary (Ongoing)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £28 per hour (Umbrella)
Social Housing Experience Required
Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the South London, Sutton area who are looking for a highly skilled Targeted Housing Advisor to join their team.
Key Responsibilities - Targeted Housing Advisor:
- Provide specialist housing advice to residents at risk of homelessness.
- Assess homelessness applications in line with Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018.
- Progress cases through Prevention and Relief Duty, supporting residents to secure and maintain accommodation.
- Issue Section 184 decisions and develop meaningful Personal Housing Plans (PHPs).
- Provide advice on security of tenure, welfare benefits, and homelessness prevention strategies.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partner agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes.
- Assess and support applicants experiencing domestic abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
- Maintain accurate case notes and provide excellent customer service.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing law.
- Experience issuing S184 decisions and creating Personal Housing Plans.
- Excellent communication, case management, and customer service skills.