Housing Advisor Contract: 8-month temporary contract The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Advisor to join a local authority within the Warwickshire region on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness, providing housing advice and supporting vulnerable individuals and families to secure suitable accommodation. Key Responsibilities * Deliver statutory homelessness prevention and relief duties in accordance with relevant housing legislation. * Assess and investigate homelessness applications, determining the local authority's legal responsibilities. * Develop, implement and review Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs). * Provide comprehensive housing options advice, including tenancy sustainment, alternative accommodation, debt and welfare advice. * Work with landlords to resolve disputes, prevent evictions and address housing-related issues. * Liaise with external agencies, social services, landlords and voluntary organisations to secure appropriate housing solutions. * Arrange emergency and temporary accommodation, managing costs and working alongside Housing Benefits teams. * Support vulnerable individuals, including young people and those experiencing domestic abuse. * Attend multi-agency meetings, including safeguarding, child protection and MARAC meetings where required. Essential Experience & Requirements * Previous experience working within a housing or homelessness environment. * Good understanding of homelessness legislation, particularly the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. * Experience assessing homelessness applications and delivering prevention and relief duties. * Experience working with vulnerable individuals and people facing challenging circumstances
Housing Advisor employer: DK Recruitment
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