Housing Options Advisor

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 homelessness
• Managing 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 solutions
• Negotiating with landlords, letting agents, family members and support agencies to prevent homelessness and resolve housing issues
• Coordinating with partner organisations and participating in multi-agency meetings to support vulnerable residents
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation, guidance and council procedures
• Supporting residents to access accommodation in the private rented sector and other suitable housing pathways

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Advice within a Local Authority, Housing Association or similar organisation
• Managing homelessness or housing-related caseloads
• Completing housing assessments and delivering person-centred housing advice
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation, statutory duties and housing options processes
• Working with vulnerable individuals and multi-agency partners
• Landlord liaison, tenancy sustainment or homelessness prevention activities
• Previous experience within Local Government

If 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.