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Are you eager to land a brand new permanent role for the New Year? Our client in Southwest England are looking for an experienced Housing Advisor to join their team and play a crucial role in their Homelessness operations.

Position: Housing Advisor
Location: Southwest England
Salary: £34,314 - £37,938 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday / 9am - 5pm 
Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate & assess applications from single people & families that present to the service as homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Co-ordinate and proactively manage a caseload of citizens in housing need and work with them to resolve their housing difficulties.
• Identify and actively facilitate mediation and conciliation opportunities between citizens and third parties, to prevent homelessness.
• Promote a range of housing initiatives/options to prevent & relieve homelessness, and for homeless households, consider alternative options to the use of temporary accommodation.

Job Requirements

• 2 or more years experience working in a Housing Advisor role or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a local authority environment or a similar organisation.
• Substantial and relevant experience of interviewing/holding difficult
  conversations with members of the public.
• Demonstrate an understanding of legislation relating to homelessness,
  and an ability to interpret and apply changes in legislation.
• Enhanced DBS Children and Adults is required for the role.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to the success of this local authority, please submit your CV to Tyrese at Tempting Recruitment via tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment or call directly on 0203 854 4909. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and how your skills align with the requirements of the role.

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