Job Description

Interim Housing Advisory Officer

📍 Lancashire | 🕒 12-Month Contract | 💼 Hybrid Working

💰 Rate: Negotiable

We’re currently partnering with a Local Authority in Lancashire to recruit an experienced Housing Advisory Officer on an interim basis for an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy housing service, supporting residents with housing advice, homelessness prevention, and temporary accommodation solutions.

🧭 Working Arrangements

* Hybrid working model

* First 4 weeks fully onsite (Lancashire)

* Thereafter: 3 days per week in the office

✅ Key Responsibilities

* Assess applications under the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA 2017)

* Manage a caseload across prevention and relief duties

* Develop and deliver Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)

* Provide tailored housing advice to residents, including vulnerable individuals

* Independently assess and arrange Temporary Accommodation placements

🔍 Essential Experience

* Proven background in housing options / housing advice

* Experience working within a local authority setting

* Strong track record managing homelessness prevention and relief cases

* Confident handling caseloads and delivering positive outcomes for clients

* Experience assessing housing needs and booking Temporary Accommodation

💡 Key Skills & Knowledge

* Strong knowledge of housing systems, particularly Abritas (or similar platforms)

* Excellent communication and case management skills

* Ability to support vulnerable clients effectively

* Organised, proactive, and able to work independently

📩 Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for more information—this role is open to candidates available at short notice