Assessment Officer

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for an Assessment Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in London. What the Job Will Be Doing Assessing housing applications to determine eligibility, housing need and statutory duties Carrying out detailed housing assessments in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Making decisions on homelessness applications, including eligibility, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection Completing Section 184 decision letters and ensuring all decisions are legally compliant and robust Providing housing advice and guidance to applicants on their housing options and statutory rights Identifying prevention and relief opportunities to reduce homelessness wherever possible Managing a varied caseload, ensuring statutory deadlines and performance targets are achieved Liaising with Housing Options, Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions Working with vulnerable households, safeguarding concerns and complex cases requiring multi-agency support Maintaining accurate records and updating housing management systems Responding to enquiries, complaints and requests for reviews in a professional and timely manner What You Will Need Experience working as an Assessment Officer, Housing Needs Officer or Housing Options Officer within a Local Authority Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII and the Homelessness ..... full job details .....