Housing Options Advisor

4Recruitment Services; Kettering; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services is seeking a Housing Options Advisor for North Northamptonshire. Based in Kettering, you will conduct initial homelessness assessments, determine eligibility and priority need, and assess interim accommodation duties under Section 188.

The role focuses on preventing homelessness and offering practical housing advice. The ideal candidate has homelessness prevention experience within a Local Authority and a solid understanding of Housing Act 1996.

Qualifications

• Initial homelessness assessments for customers who are homeless or at risk.
• Assess eligibility, housing circumstances, and priority need.
• Determine interim accommodation duties under Section 188.
• Identify prevention and relief options to achieve positive housing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide advice throughout assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial homelessness and housing needs assessments.
• Assess eligibility, homelessness status, and reason to believe priority need under homelessness legislation.
• Determine whether interim accommodation duties under Section 188 apply.
• Identify prevention and relief options to achieve positive housing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide advice and support to customers throughout the assessment process.

Job description

Housing Options Advisor - North Northamptonshire

Location: Kettering, NN15.

Salary: £30 per hour.

Full Time - Monday to Friday - 37 hours.

Contract: Initial two month contract with possible extension.

We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Triage Officer to carry out initial homelessness assessments for customers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will assess eligibility, housing circumstances, and priority need, ensuring statutory duties are met while focusing on preventing homelessness wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial homelessness and housing needs assessments.
• Assess eligibility, homelessness status, and reason to believe priority need under homelessness legislation.
• Determine whether interim accommodation duties under Section 188 apply.
• Identify prevention and relief options to achieve positive housing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide advice and support to customers throughout the assessment process.

The ideal candidate will have experience in homelessness prevention or housing options within a Local Authority and a good understanding of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation.

Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.