Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Housing Options Advisor, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £29.00 - £40.25 per hour

Summary:

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Housing Options Advisor to support the delivery of its Housing Advice and Options and Single Homelessness Services. This role involves leading a team of Housing Options Advisors, managing complex homelessness cases and ensuring high-quality, legally compliant housing advice and prevention services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the triage and casework teams.
• Supervise, manage and support Housing Options Advisors, providing guidance on complex cases.
• Oversee case allocation, workloads and team performance.
• Manage a personal caseload of complex homelessness cases.

Qualifications:

• Relevant housing qualification, such as CIH Level 4 Diploma, or equivalent capability.

Essential Requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior housing role within a local authority, housing association or voluntary organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (Part 7), Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation.
• Experience working within a housing options or homelessness service.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and develop practical housing solutions for vulnerable individuals and families.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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