Housing Advisor
Location
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 06, 2026
Housing Advice Officer
A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Advice Officer to join their Housing team. This role will involve delivering housing advice and homelessness services in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and manage homelessness applications in line with current legislation
Provide housing advice to applicants, landlords, and partner agencies
Support homelessness prevention activities and temporary accommodation placements
Manage Housing Register applications within a choice-based lettings scheme
Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory reporting requirements
Work closely with Housing Advice Assistants and partner organisations to deliver effective housing solutions
Requirements
Experience working within housing options, homelessness, or housing advice services
Good knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2...
A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Advice Officer to join their Housing team. This role will involve delivering housing advice and homelessness services in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and manage homelessness applications in line with current legislation
Provide housing advice to applicants, landlords, and partner agencies
Support homelessness prevention activities and temporary accommodation placements
Manage Housing Register applications within a choice-based lettings scheme
Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory reporting requirements
Work closely with Housing Advice Assistants and partner organisations to deliver effective housing solutions
Requirements
Experience working within housing options, homelessness, or housing advice services
Good knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2...