Housing & Homelessness Advisor (Hybrid)

Chartered Institute of Housing; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 25 days rising 2

Volunteer days 2

LGPS pension & life cover

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Discounted tickets & leisure

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Gloucester City Council is seeking a Housing Officer to join a busy housing services team in Gloucester. You will assess applications, determine homelessness duties, and work with partners to secure accommodation for vulnerable households.

The role involves frontline housing advice and prevention, with a hybrid office/remote working model and a commitment to improving outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Understanding of housing and homelessness legislation.
• Experience with vulnerable clients and partner agencies.
• Ability to provide clear, supportive housing advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing applications and determine statutory homelessness duties.
• Provide housing options advice and homelessness prevention support.
• Collaborate with partners to secure sustainable housing solutions.

Skills

Housing knowledge

Casework

Homelessness

Customer service

Job description

Gloucester City Council is seeking a Housing Officer to join a busy housing services team in Gloucester. You will assess applications, determine homelessness duties, and work with partners to secure accommodation for vulnerable households.

The role involves frontline housing advice and prevention, with a hybrid office/remote working model and a commitment to improving outcomes for residents.