Hybrid Housing Options Advisor — Preventing Homelessness

SourceFlow; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Housing Options Advisor for its Housing Solutions team. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working, paying £25 per hour, and a contract running until March 2027.

You will deliver housing advice, homelessness prevention and relief interventions to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will manage a varied caseload, complete housing assessments and PHPs, work with supported accommodation providers, negotiate with

Qualifications

• Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Advice within a Local Authority, Housing Association or similar organisation.
• Managing homelessness or housing-related caseloads.
• Completing housing assessments and delivering person-centred housing advice.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation, statutory duties and housing options processes.
• Working with vulnerable individuals and multi-agency partners.
• Landlord liaison, tenancy sustainment or homelessness prevention activities.
• Previous experience within Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Delivering housing advice, homelessness prevention and relief interventions to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Managing a varied caseload and completing housing assessments and Personal Housing Plans (PHPs).
• Working closely with supported accommodation providers to identify move-on opportunities and secure sustainable long-term housing solutions.
• Negotiating with landlords, letting agents, family members and support agencies to prevent homelessness and resolve housing issues.
• Coordinating with partner organisations and participating in multi-agency meetings to support vulnerable residents.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation, guidance and council procedures.
• Supporting residents to access accommodation in the private rented sector and other suitable housing pathways.

Skills

Housing Options

Homelessness Prevention

Housing Advice

Caseload Management

Landlord Liaison

Multi-agency Collaboration

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Housing Options Advisor for its Housing Solutions team. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working, paying £25 per hour, and a contract running until March 2027.

You will deliver housing advice, homelessness prevention and relief interventions to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will manage a varied caseload, complete housing assessments and PHPs, work with supported accommodation providers, negotiate with