Somerset Council are looking for a Housing Options Officer, with 5 years or more housing experience.
The candidate will require extensive working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and demonstrable evidence of working within a housing options team under the homelessness statutory framework. Home working will be considered for the right candidate.
You must have the following:
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally & in writing to a wide range of people.
2. Ability to work as part of a team or under own direction.
3. Considerable knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and in delivering housing access and homelessness services.
4. Flexible and adaptable.
5. Knowledge of Part 7 of the 1996 Housing Act and the Homelessness Act 2002.
You must live within commuting distance to Bridgwater House.
You will be covering absence from 24/02/2025 - 31/03/2025.
37 hours per week.
#J-18808-Ljbffr