Homelessness Prevention Advisor

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Bayston Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is seeking a Housing Advisor to join the homelessness prevention team. You will work with those threatened with homelessness, providing practical advice and solutions to help them stay in their current homes or secure suitable accommodation.

You will engage with landlords, parents and other agencies, applying homelessness legislation to assess applications and determine the best course of action to prevent homelessness and reduce the need for emergency B&B accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice to clients.
• Ability to engage with landlords, parents and agencies to prevent homelessness.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation to assess applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing advice and proactive solutions to prevent homelessness.
• Engage with landlords, parents and agencies to find accommodation options.
• Make decisions on applicants' homelessness applications based on legislation.

Skills

Housing advice

Engagement with landlords & agencies

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Housing

Job description

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is seeking a Housing Advisor to join the homelessness prevention team. You will work with those threatened with homelessness, providing practical advice and solutions to help them stay in their current homes or secure suitable accommodation.

You will engage with landlords, parents and other agencies, applying homelessness legislation to assess applications and determine the best course of action to prevent homelessness and reduce the need for emergency B&B accommodation.