Job description

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

What's in it for you?

£31,495 salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
Excellent working environment

About your next employer

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

About you

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

What you'll do

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.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.''

''Vanrath were massively helpful in helping me secure my new role. They provided tips and example questions for the interviews and were able to get quick feedback.''

''I found VANRATH to be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding exactly what the candidate is looking for. The entire process was smooth and efficient, I was kept informed throughout.''

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