Housing Advisor

Housing Advisor
Maidstone, Kent
Temporary
Office based - Mon to Fri
-20 per hour

Social Housing Experience Needed

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the Maidstone, Kent area who are looking for a highly skilled Housing Advisor to join their team.

Purpose of the Job - Housing Advisor

• To give housing advice and discuss suitable housing options to people experiencing housing problems. To make enquiries and reach decisions on homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

• To act as a caseworker for housing applicants owed the main housing duty, providing advice guidance and assistance on the range of options available to resolve their housing problems and enable move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation.

• To assess suitability on homeless applications carrying out investigations into areas of suitability and reach decisions within the framework of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness). Providing accurate and appropriate advice by assessing the support needs of clients and updating personalised housing plans. Refer cases to other sources of assistance where appropriate e.g. social care and health lettings agencies community and voluntary advice organisations.

• Assist in the clients reduction of temporary accommodation expenditure by ensuring that all avenues for temporary accommodation arrangements are explored.