Housing Advisor
CV-LibraryNorth WestcontractPosted: 15 June 2026
Apply NowInterim Housing Advisory Officer
📍 Lancashire | 🕒 12-Month Contract | 💼 Hybrid Working
💰 Rate: Negotiable
We’re currently partnering with a Local Authority in Lancashire to recruit an experienced Housing Advisory Officer on an interim basis for an initial 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy housing service, supporting residents with housing advice, homelessness prevention, and temporary accommodation solutions.
🧭 Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working model
* First 4 weeks fully onsite (Lancashire)
* Thereafter: 3 days per week in the office
✅ Key Responsibilities
* Assess applications under the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA 2017)
* Manage a caseload across prevention and relief duties
* Develop and deliver Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
* Provide tailored housing advice to residents, including vulnerable individuals
* Independently assess and arrange Temporary Accommodation placements
🔍 Essential Experience
* Proven background in housing options / housing advice
* Experience working within a local authority setting
* Strong track record managing homelessness prevention and relief cases
* Confident handling caseloads and delivering positive outcomes for clients
* Experience assessing housing needs and booking Temporary Accommodation
💡 Key Skills & Knowledge
* Strong knowledge of housing systems, particularly Abritas (or similar platforms)
* Excellent communication and case management skills
* Ability to support vulnerable clients effectively
* Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
📩 Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for more information—this role is open to candidates available at short notice
📍 Lancashire | 🕒 12-Month Contract | 💼 Hybrid Working
💰 Rate: Negotiable
We’re currently partnering with a Local Authority in Lancashire to recruit an experienced Housing Advisory Officer on an interim basis for an initial 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy housing service, supporting residents with housing advice, homelessness prevention, and temporary accommodation solutions.
🧭 Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working model
* First 4 weeks fully onsite (Lancashire)
* Thereafter: 3 days per week in the office
✅ Key Responsibilities
* Assess applications under the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA 2017)
* Manage a caseload across prevention and relief duties
* Develop and deliver Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
* Provide tailored housing advice to residents, including vulnerable individuals
* Independently assess and arrange Temporary Accommodation placements
🔍 Essential Experience
* Proven background in housing options / housing advice
* Experience working within a local authority setting
* Strong track record managing homelessness prevention and relief cases
* Confident handling caseloads and delivering positive outcomes for clients
* Experience assessing housing needs and booking Temporary Accommodation
💡 Key Skills & Knowledge
* Strong knowledge of housing systems, particularly Abritas (or similar platforms)
* Excellent communication and case management skills
* Ability to support vulnerable clients effectively
* Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
📩 Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for more information—this role is open to candidates available at short notice