Housing Options & Advice Worker

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

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 acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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