Hybrid Housing Options Advisor (Homelessness Prevention)

SourceFlow; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting a Housing Options Advisor for a Local Authority in Kettering, offering hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) at £30.00 per hour Umbrella (£23.50 PAYE). The role involves homelessness assessments, housing needs triage, and coordination with landlords and agencies to secure housing outcomes.

You will produce FHAs andPHPs, manage a varied caseload, and ensure compliance with homelessness legislation and safeguarding requirements, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Delivering homelessness prevention, housing advice, or housing options services.
• Assessing homelessness applications and applying homelessness legislation in practice.
• Managing complex caseloads within a customer-focused environment.
• Working with vulnerable individuals and families facing housing difficulties.
• Negotiating with landlords and partner agencies to prevent homelessness and secure accommodation.
• Producing high-quality assessments, case notes, and written reports.
• Previous experience within Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial homelessness assessments and housing needs triage for customers at risk of homelessness.
• Assessing eligibility, homelessness status, priority need, and determining statutory duties.
• Working to prevent homelessness through early intervention, advice, advocacy, negotiation, and support.
• Completing Full Housing Assessments (FHAs) and developing Personal Housing Plans (PHPs).
• Managing a varied caseload and ensuring decisions comply with homelessness legislation, statutory guidance, and case law.
• Liaising with landlords, support agencies, internal services, and external partners to secure positive housing outcomes.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action to support vulnerable adults, children, and families.
• Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to service improvements and performance monitoring.

Skills

Homelessness prevention

Housing advice

Caseload management

Vulnerable clients

Landlord negotiations

Documentation & reporting

Local government experience

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting a Housing Options Advisor for a Local Authority in Kettering, offering hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) at £30.00 per hour Umbrella (£23.50 PAYE). The role involves homelessness assessments, housing needs triage, and coordination with landlords and agencies to secure housing outcomes.

You will produce FHAs andPHPs, manage a varied caseload, and ensure compliance with homelessness legislation and safeguarding requirements, while maintaining