Job Description
We are currently partnering with a reputable charity organisation in Northamptonshire, who are recruiting for a Housing Advisor to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary of £28,000, offering one to two days working from home.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
1. Delivering high-quality, independent advice to clients at risk of homelessness, including those facing eviction, across multiple service sites
2. Challenging homelessness decisions under the Housing Act 1996 (e.g., Sections 184, 188, 202), and advocating for vulnerable individuals
3. Managing a personal caseload, keeping detailed records and setting outcomes in line with AQS standards and SMART principles
4. Supporting clients with housing applications, as well as benefits and debt advice linked to housing issues
5. Liaising with external agencies, solicitors, and local authorities to coordinate support and sustain tenancies
6. Referring and signposting clients to internal and external services to address wider support needs
7. Promoting income maximisation through advice on welfare benefits, debt, and budgeting strategies
8. Contributing to service monitoring and reporting by maintaining accurate records and preparing casework data
9. Collaborating with coll...