Housing Needs Officer

Company: Pendle Borough Council

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022

Hours: Full-time

Location: Nelson, BB9 7LJ

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Aug 2026

Closing date: 6 Sept 2026

Summary

We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised individual for the post of Housing Needs Officer. You will be required to manage a caseload along with undertaking housing options / homelessness interviews and enquiries as required.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills especially to manage competing workloads at peak times.

A good working knowledge of Homelessness legislation is desirable though not essential, although extensive experience of working with assessment, providing housing advice and having a knowledge of welfare benefits is essential.

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We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised individual for the post of Housing Needs Officer. You will be required to manage a caseload along with undertaking housing options / homelessness interviews and enquiries as required.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills especially to manage competing workloads at peak times.

A good working knowledge of Homelessness legislation is desirable though not essential, although extensive experience of working with assessment, providing housing advice and having a knowledge of welfare benefits is essential

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