Job title: Housing Solutions Advisor Contract length: 2 months (sick cover, potential extensions) Pay rate: £17.50 per hour Location: Bridgend County JOB PURPOSE Provide a comprehensive assessment, options, advice, and assistance service to those approaching or referred to the Council on all aspects of housing and housing-related support. The aim is to prevent homelessness, maximise choice, and minimise housing need. Ensure the Council's statutory duties in relation to homelessness, or those threatened with homelessness, are discharged in accordance with statutory provisions, the code of guidance, and the Council's policies and procedures. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Comprehensively assess, investigate, and verify the housing, social, support, and medical needs of applicants for housing in accordance with the Council's Social Housing Allocations Scheme and procedures. This will be done through interviews, home visits, and liaison with all relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. Provide a point of contact for advice and support for frontline officers and customers seeking advice and assistance relating to all aspects of homelessness, accommodation, disrepair, money management (including benefits), and housing rights. Make appropriate referrals to other agencies and Housing Support Providers to ensure that high-quality support and assistance are available to achieve positive outcomes for cust...