Targeted Housing Advisor, Sutton

Targeted Housing Advisor, Sutton

Pay rate £22.10 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Housing Advisor to work in a team in the London Borough of Sutton.

Brief Description of job role and service

Deliver a wide range of services including Advice and Information, Homelessness Prevention, Choice Based Lettings, Landlord Services, Support Brokerage, Shared Lives, Business Development and Support, and Digital Innovation.

This role is based in the Housing Advice, Information and Assessment Service and will provide a proactive, holistic, personalised and integrated Housing Advice and Support service to meet the needs of service users to prevent and relieve homelessness and support them to live independently.

Representative accountabilities

Deliver service activities and manage caseloads under the supervision of more experienced staff to ensure intended outcomes for customers within agreed service standards.

Specific accountabilities

Provide advice in such areas, but not exclusively, as security of tenure, possession proceedings, housing rights following relationship breakdown, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long‑term accommodation options.

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!

Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.