Housing Advisors - Permanent
Fully office based for first 3 months - central Bristol
Monday - Friday - Full Time
Up to 37,938 per annum (dependant on experience)
Tate are working with a local authority in their search for Housing Advisors to join on a permanent basis.
Your role would be to prevent and relieve homelessness amongst citizens by assessing the level of need of individuals and families presenting as homeless or at risk of homelessness, to determine the appropriate pathway to support them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and assess applications from single individuals and families that present to the service as homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Coordinate and proactively manage a caseload of citizens in housing need and work with them to resolve their housing difficulties, including those that may have complex needs and referring to appropriate services where necessary
- Deliver high standards of customer service, critical thinking and a problem-solving when working with vulnerable citizens, tenants, landlords and colleagues
- Provide advice and information to tenants and landlords on statutory rights and tenancy law
- Promote a range of housing initiatives/options to prevent and relieve homelessness
Skills/experience:
- Housing experience
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- IT skills
- Analytical / problem solving skills
In this role you would receive ongoing support/training. Apply today to be considered.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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