Housing Work, Jobs in Penshurst, Ken (with Salaries)

Housing Options Advisor
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £31,612 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Housing Administrator
Caridon Property Services —Croydon
- £25,398.60 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
Assistant Property Manager
The Acorn Group —Bromley
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds)
Civic Recruitment Limited —London
- £24.28 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Client Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing
Sureserve —Dartford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Tenancy Sustainment Officer
Lambeth Council —London
- From £44,235 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
11d
Housing Officer
Lewisham Council —London
- £40,404 - £41,637 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
Resident Liaison Officer
Equans —Croydon
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Housing Service Manager - Triage and Prevention
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £54,591 - £62,637 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Head of Housing
Royal British Veterans Enterprise —Aylesford
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
1d
Assistant Director of Housing and Welfare
Royal British Veterans Enterprise —Aylesford
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
1d
Senior Neighbourhood Housing Officer
Lambeth Council —London
- £44,937 - £47,925 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
6d
Resident Engagement Officer
Lewisham Council —London
- £40,404 - £41,637 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
3d
Housing Needs Team Manager
Haringey Council —London
- £54,267 - £57,402 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
11d
Housing Officer
Langley House Trust —Rochester
- £13.65 an hour
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service Advisor
Mears Group —Crawley
- Up to £28,598.37 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Damp Surveyor
Royal Borough of Greenwich —London
- £49,056 - £52,194 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
Housing IT Accounts Officer
Royal Borough of Greenwich —London
- £38,256 - £39,276 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
2d
Housing Reviews and Complaints Team Leader
Lewisham Council —London
- £52,269 - £54,360 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
Asset Surveyor
Crawley Borough Council —Crawley
- £43,017 - £50,007 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
4d

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Housing Options Advisor

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council -
Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,612 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Application support

Full job description

Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN11RS

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Contract Details: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Salary: £31,612

Working Hours: 37

Job Category: Housing

19/07/2026 - 13 days remaining

Make a real difference when it matters most.

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Housing Options Advisor to join our Housing Service on a 12-month fixed term basis . This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them access safe and sustainable housing solutions. If you have experience working in housing or supporting vulnerable clients and want to contribute to making a difference, then this is the role for you!

About the role

As a Housing Options Advisor, you will be at the forefront of preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable households. You’ll work closely with customers to understand their circumstances, provide high-quality housing advice, and identify practical solutions tailored to their needs.

You will manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment, ensuring our statutory duties are met while delivering a person-centred service.

Typical responsibilities include:
Providing expert housing advice and homelessness prevention support

Assessing applications in line with housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

Developing and reviewing personalised housing plans to prevent or relieve homelessness

Managing a caseload of customers, including those with complex needs

Making legally compliant decisions and issuing clear, accurate correspondence

Working collaboratively with internal teams, landlords, and partner agencies to secure sustainable housing outcomes

Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements .

We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working in housing, homelessness, or a related advisory role

Has a good understanding of housing legislation and homelessness duties

Is an excellent communicator, leading with empathy when dealing with vulnerable customers

Can manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively in a pressured environment

Is confident making decisions and producing clear, accurate written work

Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships with partners

You’ll be solution-focused, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality services that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

This post is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check

Applications for this post will be considered on a rolling basis and the advert may close early if the position is filled.
What we offer

We recognise the importance of supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In return, we offer:

Holiday entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ continuous Local Government service), plus bank holidays and three additional days in December

Pension: Membership of the Local Government Career Average (CARE) Pension Scheme, with a generous employer contribution of 19.7%

Free staff parking

HAPI benefits platform: Access to an all‑in‑one benefits hub, offering employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings

Personal development: A range of training opportunities to support your continuing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): In partnership with Health Assured, providing confidentialsupport to help balance work and personal life

Hybrid - The potential for hybrid working will be discussed upon successful completion of probation

To learn more about working at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, explore the kind of place we are , work that matters with people who care , and our pay, benefits, and hybrid working .

Why join us?

This is your chance to play a key role in tackling homelessness and improving outcomes for local residents. If you’re passionate about helping people and want to be part of a service that makes a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to have a chat about the role, please feel free to email the hiring manager at [email protected] or call on 01892 554287.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Housing Options Advisor

Housing Administrator

Assistant Property Manager

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds)

Client Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing

Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Housing Officer

Resident Liaison Officer

Housing Service Manager - Triage and Prevention

Head of Housing

Assistant Director of Housing and Welfare

Senior Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Resident Engagement Officer

Housing Needs Team Manager

Housing Officer

Customer Service Advisor

Damp Surveyor

Housing IT Accounts Officer

Housing Reviews and Complaints Team Leader

Asset Surveyor

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