Housing Specialist

22 hours ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Cra Group Limited Full time
Job Title

Housing Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Housing Specialist to join our team at Cra Group Limited.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice, information, and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The ideal candidate will have effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to deal with a wide range and spectrum of people, and good organisational and administrative skills.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing advice and information on topics such as homelessness prevention, housing options, tenure rights, and security of tenure.
  • Communicating with applicants or their authorised representatives through phone, email, or letter.
  • Progressing all homeless applications under current legislation.

The salary for this role is estimated to be £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum education qualification of A-level standard or acquired knowledge to NVQ level 4.
  • An enhanced DBS check.
  • A current driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, requiring at least 3 days/week on-site. You will be part of a dynamic team working together to achieve our goals.


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