Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Assessment Advisor to join a busy Housing Options service. This Homeless Assessment Advisor role will focus on carrying out statutory homelessness assessments, making legally robust decisions and supporting applicants to prevent or relieve homelessness.

You will initially be required to be in the office 5 days a week and then have the option to work on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate will be required in the office 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days worked remotely.

This Homeless Assessment Advisor position would suit someone with previous experience making homelessness decisions, managing high volume complex homelessness casework and delivering housing advice services.

The Role
- Conducting homelessness assessments in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Completing comprehensive housing needs assessments and Personalised Housing Plans.
- Supporting applicants to prevent or relieve homelessness through a range of housing options.
- Making homelessness decisions and issuing legally compliant decision letters.
- Investigating priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection.
- Managing an individual caseload from assessment through to decision.
- Working with supported housing providers, private landlords and partner agencies to secure accommodation solutions.
- Supporting vulnerable households and working alongside partner agencies including Social Services and Mental Health teams.

Key Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Homeless Assessment Advisor, Housing Options Officer or Homelessness Officer.
- Experience delivering housing advice and homelessness prevention services.
- Knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation.
- Experience completing housing needs assessments and Personalised Housing Plans.
- Experience managing complex homelessness casework.
- Experience writing homelessness decision letters, ideally Section 184 decisions.
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
- Experience maintaining accurate case records and using housing management systems - Jigsaw / MRI

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Homeless Assessment Advisor role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Footnote
If you feel that this Homeless Assessment Advisor job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Homeless Assessment Advisors, Housing Options Officers and Homelessness Officer roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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