Housing Options Advisor
BBBH45147_1763646857
Posted: 20/11/2025
- Up to £20 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Northamptonshire
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Options Advisor for a Local Authority Client in Northamptonshire.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of homelessness cases, provide advice and support, and make statutory housing decisions to help reduce backlogs.
Duties:
- Assess and manage homelessness cases, providing advice and support to customers at risk.
- Make statutory decisions, including "not homeless" and "not eligible" outcomes, and produce clear decision letters.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and housing partners to resolve cases efficiently.
- Use the Jigsaw system to maintain accurate records and manage your caseload independently.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- In-depth knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation.
- Experience in housing advice, casework, and statutory decision-making.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with customers and stakeholders.
- Proficient in using housing management systems, preferably Jigsaw, to manage caseloads.
What's on offer:
Salary: £20+
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
INDSCGTK
Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant