Housing Needs Officer

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Needs Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.

In this role, you will provide tailored housing advice, prevent homelessness, and work with partners to secure sustainable housing solutions for residents in need.

Duties:

• Provide clear housing advice and support to prevent homelessness.
• Assess housing needs and manage homelessness applications.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to secure sustainable housing solutions.
• Maintain accurate case records and deliver services in line with legislation and council standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or tenancy relations.
• Track record of supporting vulnerable or diverse client groups in challenging situations.
• Casework experience, including accurate record-keeping and file management.
• Strong background in providing clear, accurate advice on housing, benefits, or related legislation.

What''s on offer:

Salary: -28ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 12 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed).

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