Housing Options Advisor - Merton

Social network you want to login/join with: Housing Options Advisor – Merton, London Borough of Merton Client: Spencer Clarke Group Location: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 1ec4c51d2094 Job Views: 5 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: Housing Options Advisor We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Merton area who are looking to appoint a Housing Options Advisor to work within their Homelessness Prevention Service. Contract: Agency contract 3 – 6 months with a view to be extended. Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location: SM4. (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office) Rate of Pay: £21 – £26 per hour (Negotiable based on experience) About the Role: Interview and assess homeless people. Prevent homelessness by promoting housing options. Determine whether applicants are owed a statutory duty under the 1996 Housing Act, Part 7 as amended. Advise those threatened with homelessness to prevent homelessness. Assess entitlements of single non-priority homeless people and provide statutory advice and assistance. Participate in and help develop outreach work, such as advice surgeries. Provide advice to private sector tenants, ensuring that customers with support needs are referred for support. Experience Needed: Homelessness Prevention Local Authority / Public Sector * We offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250, so if you know someone interested in this career opportunity, refer them! * #J-18808-Ljbffr