Housing Stability Advocate (Homelessness Prevention)

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a dedicated Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our housing team in Shropshire. You will work with applicants and partners to prevent homelessness by offering practical advice and proactive solutions, guiding people to maintain safe housing and explore suitable alternatives before crisis occurs.

You will need experience in housing advice, strong engagement skills with landlords and agencies, and solid knowledge of homelessness legislation to inform sound

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice.
• Ability to engage with landlords, parents and agencies to prevent homelessness.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and solutions to prevent people losing their home.
• Assist those threatened with homelessness to protect their existing homes or find suitable accommodation.

Skills

Housing advice

Stakeholder engagement

Housing legislation

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking a dedicated Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our housing team in Shropshire. You will work with applicants and partners to prevent homelessness by offering practical advice and proactive solutions, guiding people to maintain safe housing and explore suitable alternatives before crisis occurs.

You will need experience in housing advice, strong engagement skills with landlords and agencies, and solid knowledge of homelessness legislation to inform sound