Housing Choices Case Officer
Joshua Robert Recruitment
Job Title: Housing Choices Case Officer
Employer: Leicestershire District Council
Type: Temporary
Hours: 36.25 per week (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00)
Duration: 1 June 2026 - 30 June 2026
Pay: £16.97 - £17.96 per hour
Purpose
To provide housing advice and homelessness prevention support, managing an existing caseload in line with current homelessness legislation.
Key Duties
- Manage homelessness and housing options cases
- Carry out homelessness assessments and investigations
- Provide advice on housing options and support services
- Issue decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Work with vulnerable customers to prevent homelessness
- Maintain accurate case records using systems such as Jigsaw
- Experience managing homelessness caseloads
- Good knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Housing advice/options experience essential
- Experience with Jigsaw preferred
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Full UK driving licence required
- Able to attend the Coalville office at least twice weekly
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.