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The Housing Options Advisor will provide advice and support to individuals seeking housing assistance, ensuring they understand their options and can access appropriate services. This temporary role in the public sector requires a professional approach to delivering housing solutions. Client Details The organisation is a well-established public sector entity that focuses on delivering essential services to the community. With a strong commitment to supporting residents, the team works collaboratively to address housing needs and ensure access to quality services. Description Provide tailored advice and guidance to individuals on housing options and support services. Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for housing assistance and related schemes. Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate housing solutions. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation and policies. Assist with homelessness prevention by offering practical solutions and support to clients. Respond promptly to enquiries and provide high-quality customer service to residents. Prepare and present reports on housing cases as required by the department. Stay updated on changes in housing regulations and best practices within the public sector. Profile A successful Housing Options Advisor should have: Knowledge of housing legislation and homelessness prevention strategies. Experience working in a public sector or property-related environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in using relevant IT systems and software for record-keeping and reporting. Job Offer Hourly pay between 15.00 and 18.00, depending on experience. Temporary position offering valuable experience in the public sector. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the property department. Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about helping individuals navigate their housing options, we encourage you to apply for the Housing Options Advisor role today!

We are seeking a proactive Housing Solutions Officer to provide specialist housing advice, homelessness prevention, and casework management in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This role is critical in supporting residents at risk of homelessness, offering tailored housing solutions, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. You will work with a diverse caseload, including those facing eviction, domestic abuse survivors, and individuals with complex housing needs, securing long-term sustainable accommodation through prevention, relief, and housing options strategies. Key Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive, person-centred housing advice to prevent homelessness. Manage a caseload of clients under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Assess applications under the prevention and relief duties, issuing S.184 decision letters where required. Identify and address safeguarding concerns, making referrals to support services as necessary. Work collaboratively with social services, mental health teams, domestic abuse support agencies, and benefits advisors to assist vulnerable clients. Support clients in accessing welfare benefits, discretionary housing payments, and other financial assistance. About You Experience working in homelessness prevention, housing options, or housing casework. Strong understanding of housing law, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and welfare benefits. Experience managing complex homelessness and tenancy sustainment cases. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with landlords, tenants, and support services. Ability to interpret and apply housing legislation to support decision-making. Strong problem-solving and case management skills, with experience handling high-volume workloads. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Clerk of Works Nottingham £28,963 - £34,769 per annum Full Time (35 hours per week) Our client, founded in 1973, is committed to providing and managing housing for people in need, offering vital care and support services. They manage over 9,500 homes, house more than 20,000 people and employ approximately 1,200 colleagues in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. They provide care and support for the most vulnerable people in society, covering mental health, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, vulnerable young people, homelessness and older persons. In partnership with 19 local authorities, they build new affordable homes to meet local needs. This includes homes for sale, rent, shared ownership and ‘try before you buy’ schemes. Over the next five years, they are looking to increase the number of homes that they manage to over 10,000 whilst maintaining their care and support business. Do you want to be part of a team directly responsible for providing much needed affordable new homes for people in need? Their Architect Team helps to deliver the construction of hundreds of new affordable homes across the East Midlands each year. They are looking for an Aftercare Surveyor / Clerk of the Works to join their team to help them to deliver new homes on behalf of the business and their other clients, to ensure they are constructed to agreed contract specifications and to the highest quality. This role will also ensure that the handover of new homes from the contractor to the client runs smoothly and that any aftercare issues that arise are dealt with swiftly and effectively on behalf of residents. This role demands substantial experience of working on construction sites and preferably housing construction sites. They offer an excellent benefits package that makes them an even greater and more attractive place to work. These include but aren't limited to: * Career Development - they provide excellent in-house training to help you progress * Healthcare - They want to help you look after yourself, so a health cash plan (up to £875) is in place to give you money back on all the basics e.g. opticians, dentist, physio, health screening etc. * Annual Leave - They know everyone loves a holiday so they make sure you’ve got enough days with 36.5 days leave + an extra 2 days after 5 years’ service * Pension - They’re not only interested in the here and now so they have a pension scheme with contributions matched by the business up to 7.5% * Family-friendly policies - Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay for if you decide you want a family * Discounts - They know you love a bargain. Who doesn’t? They have discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers * Cycle to Work – You will have access to their approved cycle to work scheme; giving you the opportunity to buy a bike and accessories and saving tax contributions * Employee Assistance Programme - Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. USEFUL TOP TIPS: 1. All correspondence will be via your registered email address. 2. All successful candidates may be required to take a work related test prior to the interview