Housing Advisor

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector employer who are actively seeking a Housing Advisor to join their team in Portadown.

• £32,515 salary
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Excellent working environment

Our client is a respected Public Sector organisation committed to providing sustainable housing solutions and tackling homelessness across Northern Ireland.

You’ll bring:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) and 1 year of relevant experience, or a B Tech Higher (or equivalent) and 2 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of relevant experience without a formal qualification
• Experience in:
• Applying housing policy and legislation to make informed decisions
• Working collaboratively to deliver shared outcomes
• Problem‑solving and case management through a customer‑focused approach
• Building relationships with partners and stakeholders to deliver effective housing solutions
• A caring, empathetic approach with a genuine interest in helping people in need
• Prior housing experience is desirable but not essential

• Assess customers' housing circumstances and provide tailored advice
• Conduct homelessness investigations in line with legislation and policy
• Arrange emergency or temporary accommodation as required
• Manage caseloads effectively, focusing on homelessness prevention
• Work in partnership with external agencies and support services to create sustainable housing outcomes
• Provide ongoing support and signposting to help customers maintain tenancies
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all actions are proportionate, legal, and auditable

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.