Housing Options Officer
Brackenberry Limited, The Park, City of Nottingham
Housing Options Officer
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Brackenberry Limited, The Park, City of Nottingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 23 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6780ececba7a4385badbec2aef88f70c
Location ref: The Park, City of Nottingham
Full Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Ashfield to assist with the appointment of a Housing Options Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Housing Options Officer provides a high-quality housing advice and assessment service to individuals and families who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The role involves assessing housing needs, investigating homelessness applications, preventing and relieving homelessness, securing suitable accommodation, and ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation and statutory guidance. Responsibilities:
- Assess and investigate homelessness applications in line with legislation and council policies.
- Provide housing advice and support to prevent and relieve homelessness.
- Manage a caseload of homelessness and housing options cases.
- Conduct homelessness enquiries and make Section 184 decisions.
- Secure suitable temporary accommodation for eligible households.
Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory guidance. - Experience assessing and managing homelessness applications.
- Competent in making Section 184 homelessness decisions.
- Experience working to prevent and relieve homelessness.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and vulnerable client groups.
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working.