Housing Advisor
Job in
Solihull, West Midlands, B91, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-11
Listing for:
Think Recruitment
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR - AWARD-WINNING HOUSING ASSOCIATION
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Location:
West Midlands - Hybrid (2-3 days office-based)
💷 Rate: £23.00 per hour - Paid Weekly
📋 Job Type: Temporary / 3 Months
🌟 THE OPPORTUNITY
Looking to take the next step in your housing career?
We are a specialist recruitment agency partnering with an award-winning, forward-thinking Housing Association in the West Midlands.
Known for their exceptional community impact and strong workplace culture, this organisation rarely opens its doors to external contract talent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
* Get your foot in the door with an industry leader
* Gain valuable housing sector experience
* Build your professional network
* Make a genuine difference to customers from day one
🏠 THE ROLE - PROACTIVE & REWARDING
As a Housing Options Advisor, you will be at the heart of the service, acting as the first point of contact for individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
You will provide proactive advice, support and early intervention to help prevent homelessness wherever possible.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Managing housing and homelessness enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face
* Completing initial assessments under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to determine customer needs
* Using negotiation and mediation skills to work with landlords, families and other parties to prevent homelessness
* Carrying out community and property visits to assess the suitability of temporary accommodation
* Supporting the wider team with housing applications, case management and general casework
* Providing high-quality, customer-focused housing advice and support
✅ WHAT YOU NEED
* Proven experience within Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or a Housing Association environment
* Strong working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
* Valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential for community/property visits
* Ability to work on a hybrid basis, spending 2-3 days per week in the office
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong empathy, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
💰 WHY APPLY?
* £23.00 per hour - Umbrella
* Weekly pay
* Opportunity to work with an award-winning social housing employer
* Long-term, stable contract pipeline
* Excellent potential for internal networking and future opportunities
* Hybrid working arrangement
📩 APPLY NOW
Opportunities with an organisation of this calibre can move very quickly.
📄 Apply today with your CV. If you have any questions please feel free to call (phone number removed) and ask for Dan, or email me on (url removed)
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