Housing Options Officer

3\-month contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Housing Options Officer is a critical role within a local authority, offering a 3\-month contract focused on delivering an effective and efficient frontline housing options service. This position is pivotal in preventing and alleviating homelessness by conducting assessments under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related legislation. The officer will manage cases within either the Single Homeless or Families Pathway, ensuring compliance with statutory duties.
  

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of customers threatened with or experiencing homelessness.
  


• Prevent homelessness by assisting individuals in sustaining existing accommodation or securing alternative housing.
  


• Complete homelessness assessments and investigations, producing clear decision letters and notes.
  


• Develop Personal Housing Plans based on needs, vulnerabilities, and support requirements.
  


• Present cases to the Temporary Accommodation Panel when all other prevention options have been exhausted.
  


• Collaborate with internal teams such as the Integrated Front Door, Housing Advice & Outreach Service, Allocations, and external agencies.
  


• Support complex households, including those with mental health, substance misuse, disabilities, or safeguarding needs.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in a housing association or local\-authority homelessness/housing options team.
  


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  Case management experience within the Housing Act 1996 Part VII and capability to make Section 184 decisions.
  
  


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  Proven experience in preventing or relieving homelessness, producing Personal Housing Plans, and delivering evidence\-based interventions.
  
  

Essential Qualifications Required

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  5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
  
  


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  Evidence of continuous professional development.
  
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  


• Office presence: 3 days per week
  


• Payment: Bi\-weekly
  


• The role requires a DBS.
  

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

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