Housing Options Officer

A South London local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and manage a varied homelessness caseload, helping residents secure sustainable housing outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Assessing homelessness applications and determining duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Carrying out Housing Needs Assessments and creating effective Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).
• Delivering prevention and relief duties and working proactively to prevent homelessness.
• Conducting detailed enquiries and issuing legally compliant decisions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
• Liaising with landlords, support services and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for applicants.
• Assessing temporary accommodation duties and exploring all available housing options.

What we're looking for:

• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Experience managing Prevention and Relief duties from initial approach through to case closure.
• Availability to attend the office 3 days per week.
• Free staff parking available on site.

If this sounds of interest, please send your CV to (url removed), along with your availability for a call to discuss further. Interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis, so get in touch if you'd like to be considered.