Housing Solution Advisor - Homelessness Team

Housing Solution Advisor - Homelessness Team Job description 37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to help clients at risk of homelessness or living in unsuitable accommodation.
We are seeking front line Housing Solutions Advisors to join a team that makes a difference and transforms lives.
The primary role of the Housing Solutions Advisor is to undertake homeless assessments and process applications to the Authority's Common Housing Register.
The key objective to prevent homelessness by producing innovative solutions to clients remaining in the home or finding alternative accommodation.
An effective Housing Solutions Advisor will have experience of managing complex and detailed casework.
The successful candidate will have experience of detailed homelessness prevention casework as well as homelessness legislation, and making enquiries and legal decisions in line with the statutory duties of a local authority.
Working as part of a busy team you will need to work well under pressure and on your own initiative as you will build and manage your own caseload to Bridgend's service standards.
To succeed in this role you will be a good problem solver who is able to work assertively but sensitively and also be a good team player.
The successful candidate will be able to plan and prioritise work effectively to contribute towards the delivery of a high quality housing service.