Targeted Housing Advisor

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority-owned organization in the City of London is seeking a Targeted Housing Adviser for a 12-week temporary placement. This full-time office-based role involves managing complex housing cases, providing essential advice, and supporting clients to prevent and relieve homelessness. Candidates should have proven experience in housing advice and a strong understanding of housing law. This position offers £21.21 per hour with an immediate start available in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Housing Advice, Housing Options or Homelessness role.
• Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing law.
• Experience working with vulnerable households in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload, providing housing advice and support to vulnerable individuals.
• Delivering homelessness prevention and relief work in line with the Housing Act 1996.
• Assessing eligibility and making informed decisions.

Skills

Experience in Housing Advice

Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Communication skills

Risk management

Job description

Targeted Housing Adviser

£21.21 per hour (LTD) • 12-week temporary placement • Full-time | Office-based

I'm working with a local authority-owned organisation to recruit an experienced Targeted Housing Adviser to support a busy Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention service. This is a frontline role dealing with complex housing cases, offering practical advice and working proactively to prevent and relieve homelessness.

The role

• Managing a varied caseload, providing housing advice and support to vulnerable individuals and families
• Delivering homelessness prevention and relief work in line with the Housing Act 1996 (Part VI & VII)
• Assessing eligibility, making informed decisions and issuing robust decision letters
• Providing advice on housing options, security of tenure, possession proceedings and relationship breakdown
• Supporting clients with welfare benefits, debt advice and access to support services
• Developing person‑centred, solution‑focused support plans
• Working closely with internal teams and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Accurately recording casework and decisions using housing IT systems

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Housing Advice, Housing Options or Homelessness role
• Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing law
• Experience working with vulnerable households in a fast‑paced environment
• Confident decision‑maker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage risk, prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines

What's on offer

• £21.21 per hour (LTD)
• 12-week temporary contract
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, experienced housing team
• Immediate start available

Interested or know someone suitable?

Get in touch for more details or to apply:
George Westhead
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