Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Reference: 3547963225_1779121884

*Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus- the county wide choice based lettings scheme-, monitoring adverts placed by partner social landlords (Registered Providers) and allocating the Council's own stock

*Investigate and make decisions on all aspects of homelessness applications under the relevant legislation, guiding Housing Advice assistants, recording and monitoring data for government statistical returns, B&B/temporary accommodation placements.

*Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention and delivery of the Council's Homelessness Strategy.

*Provide housing advice services to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and other agencies concerning housing law and the local housing market.

*To work towards optimum efficiency and in line with legislation, the Code of Guidance, case law and good practice guidelines.

Work subject to deadlines involving changing problems, circumstances or demand.

To apply reach out to me on :

02030471496

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£18.73
Per day
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Stroud

Contract

Added 18/05/2026
Reference: 3547963225_1779121884

Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Stroud
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