Targeted Housing Advisor

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
📧 george.westhead@servicecare.org.uk
📞01772 208966