Homelessness Officer

A Local Authority in Essex is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer on an initial 3-month contract, with a requirement to attend the office 1-2 days per week.

What you''ll be doing:

• Assessing homelessness applications in line with Part 7 of the Housing Act
• Drafting S184 decision letters and progressing cases through to discharge of duty
• Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act
• Providing prevention and relief advice tailored to individual circumstances

What you''ll need:

• Previous experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a Local Authority
• Strong experience producing S184 decisions and managing cases end-to-end
• Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per week

CVs will be reviewed next Wednesday, with interviews taking place shortly after.

With the new financial year underway, now is a great time to secure your next role - please send your CV to (url removed).