Housing Solutions Specialist – Hybrid (6-Month)

Berry Recruitment Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment are seeking a Housing Advisor to work on a 6-month contract near Stratford-upon-Avon. You will work to prevent homelessness, assess at-risk cases, and create personalised housing plans while recording decisions accurately.

Responsibilities include housing options advice, liaising with social services and landlords, and contributing to safeguarding and inclusive service delivery. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or homelessness services.
• Ability to work to statutory deadlines and understand housing legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and partners.
• Empathy and resilience when supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory homelessness duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, including prevention and relief of homelessness and where not possible accept main duty.
• Assess and investigate cases for customers who are homeless or at risk, determining the Council's legal obligations.
• Create and review personalised housing plans, ensuring timely decisions and accurate record-keeping.
• Provide comprehensive housing options advice, including retaining accommodation, securing alternatives, debt and welfare advice, and resolving landlord-tenant disputes.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to coordinate support and housing solutions.
• Negotiate emergency accommodation arrangements, manage costs, and liaise with internal teams e.g. Housing Benefits.
• Advise landlords on legal responsibilities, preventing harassment and illegal eviction.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings, where housing is a key issue.
• Administer private rented and financial assistance schemes, including property inspections and compliance checks.
• Provide out-of-hours homelessness service on a rota basis.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance, health and safety awareness, and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Empathy

Organisation

IT literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Berry Recruitment are seeking a Housing Advisor to work on a 6-month contract near Stratford-upon-Avon. You will work to prevent homelessness, assess at-risk cases, and create personalised housing plans while recording decisions accurately.

Responsibilities include housing options advice, liaising with social services and landlords, and contributing to safeguarding and inclusive service delivery. Hybrid working available.