Housing Options Officer · On-Site
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- Job Type: Contract / Freelance
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Housing Options Officer · On-Site
We are currently working with a Local Authority who are seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team on an interim basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering homelessness prevention and relief services, managing a varied caseload, and ensuring the authority meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of homelessness applications from initial contact through to case resolution.
- Conducting detailed housing needs assessments and producing Personal Housing Plans (PHPs).
- Making decisions under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996.
- Delivering prevention and relief duties in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Liaising with landlords, support agencies and internal teams to secure suitable housing outcomes.
- Assessing applicants for temporary accommodation where required.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority Housing Options or Homelessness team.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Experience managing complex housing needs and homelessness cases.
- Ability to make sound statutory decisions and produce high-quality casework.
- Available at short notice or immediately available.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive authority with flexible working arrangements and the potential for contract extension.
If you're interested, please apply below with your CV, today.
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