Housing Advisor

• Locations

  Hammersmith and Fulham, London

• Salary

  £179 - £224 per day

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Are you a Housing Adviser looking for work in West London?

Morgan Hunt’s Public Sector and Government client based in West London, is looking to recruit a Housing Adviser to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Housing Adviser to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing housing advice, conducting homelessness assessments, and managing temporary accommodation placements. You will also be responsible for writing Section 184 decision letters and making legally compliant decisions under Parts 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• To provide an excellent service to all residents and customers who present, apply, or are referred to the service by offering high standards of customer care at all times, acting with integrity and courtesy, and adhering to service and corporate standards.
• To assess, administer and make decisions on the outcome of individual homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended); accepting, refusing, or ending duties as appropriate in accordance with statute, case law, the facts of each case, operating best practice as set out in the Homelessness Code of Guidance and other relevant guidance, using case law and policy as appropriate.
• To ensure legal compliance with the relevant legislation by issuing all notifications and decisions correctly and on time.
• To work directly with members of the public as required.
• To provide appropriate advice and assistance to all applicants who are homeless or in housing need, and to maximize the resources and opportunities available to prevent homelessness wherever possible.

Additional Skills Required:
In-depth knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act is essential.
Ability to communicate well face to face, by phone and email.
Some visits to other facilities such as Job Centre + and Family Hubs will be required

Please Note: Role is office based only

If you’re looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in West London, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Housing Adviser, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.