Housing Solutions Advisor – Flexible Hours

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pensions

Staff networks

Flexible working

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing portal

Staff Lottery

Travel and car parking

Training and development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Solutions officer to join the team in Middlesbrough. This permanent role focuses on making statutory housing decisions and supporting residents moving from interim accommodation to long-term housing.

The post emphasizes proactive problem-solving, collaboration with services, and engaging applicants to overcome barriers. A blended working environment and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of services.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to housing placements.

Responsibilities

• Make statutory decisions for residents in interim and temporary accommodation.
• Proactively explore housing options and identify barriers.
• Support move-on arrangements for applicants.
• Conduct visits to temporary placements and assist with property viewings and funding applications.
• Record information accurately and timely; communicate with colleagues and applicants.

Skills

Statutory decisions

Housing options

Communication

Record keeping

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Solutions officer to join the team in Middlesbrough. This permanent role focuses on making statutory housing decisions and supporting residents moving from interim accommodation to long-term housing.

The post emphasizes proactive problem-solving, collaboration with services, and engaging applicants to overcome barriers. A blended working environment and ongoing development opportunities are offered.