Housing Options & Advice Worker

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Options & Advice Worker is needed in Bedford on a temporary basis, paying £35.00 per hour PAYE. You will prevent homelessness by delivering high-quality housing advice, guidance and assessment services to individuals and families in housing need, and you will manage a varied caseload.

The role requires a good understanding of housing legislation, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with internal teams and external partner agencies to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness prevention and housing law understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prevent homelessness by providing housing advice and assessment services.
• Manage a varied caseload and conduct comprehensive housing assessments.
• Develop personalised housing plans and explore housing options with clients.

Skills

Housing advice

Communication skills

Negotiation

Job description

Housing Options & Advice Worker needed in Bedford

This is a temporary role and the rate is £35.00ph PAYE

The reference number is: 5305212

The successful candidate will play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness by providing high-quality housing advice, guidance, and assessment services to individuals and families in housing need. They will be confident managing a varied caseload, carrying out comprehensive housing assessments, and working closely with customers to explore all available housing options and develop effective personalised housing plans.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and homelessness prevention, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies. With a customer-focused approach, they will be committed to delivering positive outcomes, supporting vulnerable individuals, and making a meaningful difference within the local community through the provision of professional, timely, and effective housing advice and assistance.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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