Housing Advisor

Housing Advice Officer A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Advice Officer to join their Housing team. This role will involve delivering housing advice and homelessness services in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and manage homelessness applications in line with current legislationProvide housing advice to applicants, landlords, and partner agenciesSupport homelessness prevention activities and temporary accommodation placementsManage Housing Register applications within a choice-based lettings schemeMaintain accurate records and contribute to statutory reporting requirementsWork closely with Housing Advice Assistants and partner organisations to deliver effective housing solutionsRequirementsExperience working within housing options, homelessness, or housing advice servicesGood knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skillsAbility to manage a varied workload and work to deadlinesIT literate with good administrative skillsExperience working with the public in a challenging environment ..... full job details .....