Housing Solutions Advisor

The Housing Solutions Team are looking to recruit an experienced Housing Solutions Advisor - full time fixed term for 24 months.

The service is responsible for the administration of the Local Authority statutory requirements across homelessness. The duties will include dealing with the public, processing homeless applications, using IT software and dealing with all general enquiries. Experience within housing and knowledge of the homeless legislation is essential.

For this post we are looking for an experienced dynamic individual, who will be able to provide advice on a wide range of issues such as statutory homelessness, relationship breakdown, mortgage arrears, and landlord and tenant problems. As the successful applicant you must therefore be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the legislation relevant to this areas of work.

In return for your commitment, we can offer you a comprehensive package of benefits including training & development, access to a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. For more information about the benefits of woriking at Halton Borough Council, please visit this link- https://jobs.haltonbc.info/working-in-halton/

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Patricia Preston, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8581

The role will involve regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield. Therefore, the post holder must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act.

Interviews will be held on 27th and 30th May 

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.