Targeted Housing Advisor

Service Care Solutions; Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority-owned organization in Sutton seeks an experienced Targeted Housing Adviser to support its Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention service. The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing housing advice, and delivering homelessness prevention and relief work. Candidates should have proven experience in housing advice and knowledge of housing law. This role offers £21.21 per hour for a 12-week temporary contract, with immediate start opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive housing team

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Housing Advice, Housing Options or Homelessness role.
• Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing law.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload providing housing advice and support.
• Deliver homelessness prevention and relief work.
• Assess eligibility and issue robust decision letters.
• Provide advice on housing options and welfare benefits.

Skills

Experience in Housing Advice

Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Communication skills

Risk management

Job description

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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 to514? just 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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📞 01772 208966