Housing Options & Advice Specialist - Homelessness Prevention

Essential Employment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Housing Options & Advice Worker in Bedford on a temporary basis. The role pays £35.00 per hour PAYE and involves preventing homelessness by delivering housing advice, assessments and personalised housing plans to individuals and families in housing need.

The successful candidate will advise on housing options, manage a varied caseload, and work with partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for clients in the local community. All pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing advice and homelessness prevention.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload of housing cases.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality housing advice, guidance and assessment.
• Develop personalised housing plans for individuals and families in housing need.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to explore options.

Skills

Housing advice

Case management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking a Housing Options & Advice Worker in Bedford on a temporary basis. The role pays £35.00 per hour PAYE and involves preventing homelessness by delivering housing advice, assessments and personalised housing plans to individuals and families in housing need.

The successful candidate will advise on housing options, manage a varied caseload, and work with partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for clients in the local community. All pre-employment checks apply.