Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for a Housing Options Advisor to join their Housing Solutions team.
The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working, and £25.
00 per hour, with a contract running until March 2027.
Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:Delivering housing advice, homelessness prevention and relief interventions to households who are homeless or threatened with homelessnessManaging a varied caseload and completing housing assessments and Personal Housing Plans (PHPs)Working closely with supported accommodation providers to identify move-on opportunities and secure sustainable long-term housing solutionsNegotiating with landlords, letting agents, family members and support agencies to prevent homelessness and resolve housing issuesCoordinating with partner organisations and participating in multi-agency meetings to support vulnerable residentsMaintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation, guidance and council proceduresSupporting residents to access accommodation in the private rented sector and other suitable housing pathwaysThe ideal candidate will have experience with:Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Advice within a Local Authority, Housing Association or similar organisationManaging homelessness or housing-related caseloadsCompleting housing assessments and delivering person-centred housing adviceKnowledge of homelessness legislation, statutory duties and housing options processesWorking with vulnerable individuals and multi-agency partnersLandlord liaison, tenancy sustainment or homelessness prevention activitiesPrevious experience within Local GovernmentIf this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
In addition, due to the nature of the role, the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.