Housing Advisor (Hybrid)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£23.51 to £23.51 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lambeth, SE5 8RX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Housing Advisor (Hybrid) needed in Lambeth, £23.51ph PAYE - Reference: OR116683

To prevent homelessness in accordance with the provisions of the Homelessness Reduction Act, associated Code of Guidance, case law and best practice.
To undertake a housing needs assessments for people seeking housing assistance and create housing plans tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances.
To manage a complex and demanding case load in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice, advocacy, negotiation and mediation.
To ensure that all housing options have been thoroughly explored to ensure best efforts to prevent homelessness.
To undertake the assessment and investigation of homeless applications under Part VII of the
Housing Act 1996 where prevention/relief is not possible, and inform clients of their assessment outcome.
To provide a front of house service for customers seeking housing advice and assistance, ensuring that both priority and non priority customers are directed to the appropriate part of the service.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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