Edinburgh Housing Support Advisor (Prevention)

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a full-time Housing Assistant to support the Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team (HP&HOT) in Edinburgh. Based at multiple sites including 249 High Street and Captains Road, with some working from home, the post focuses on preventing homelessness and securing suitable outcomes for households.

You will handle case administration, assist Housing Officers with statutory duties, maintain records, and ensure timely progression of cases.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or homelessness services preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage cases.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with ongoing management of homelessness cases.
• Advise customers to prevent homelessness and secure suitable housing.
• Maintain case records and close cases timeously.
• Work with Housing Officers to deliver statutory duties.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a full-time Housing Assistant to support the Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team (HP&HOT) in Edinburgh. Based at multiple sites including 249 High Street and Captains Road, with some working from home, the post focuses on preventing homelessness and securing suitable outcomes for households.

You will handle case administration, assist Housing Officers with statutory duties, maintain records, and ensure timely progression of cases.