One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Housing Options Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.
Overview:
* To provide an efficient, high quality advice and assessment service for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, ensuring that customers’ circumstances are investigated and their housing and support needs are assessed and met, in accordance with the homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and the Council’s policies and procedure
Responsibilties:
* Manage all cases effectively, including providing advice on, and investigating all homelessness applications fully, to ensure relevant enquiries are completed; the Councils’ statutory and homelessness duties are discharged performance targets are met and that suitable temporary accommodation is secured for those households the Council has a duty to.
* Undertake partnership working with other agencies, landlords and internal and external accommodation providers in maximising and monitoring the availability of accommodation and welfare advice for all those in housing need and to prevent homelessness.
* To work with colleagues to promote private sector accommodation and assist service users to make use of ancillar...