Housing Options Officer

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Options Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.In this role you will provide housing advice, prevent homelessness, and support the delivery of affordable housing outcomes by working with residents, partners, and legal teams. Duties:Provide housing advice and assess homelessness applications to prevent and relieve homelessnessManage a caseload and make decisions on temporary accommodation placementsInvestigate landlord and tenant disputes, including illegal eviction and harassment casesSupport affordable housing delivery through S106 agreements, working with legal and internal teams Qualifications and Experience:The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:Experience working in Housing Options, Housing Needs, or Local Authority Lettings environmentsHandling complex and sensitive cases, including vulnerable or stressed customersKnowledge of housing law, homelessness legislation, and government policyWorking collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and legal professionals What''s on offer:Salary: 19ph may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extensionHours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per weekHow to apply:Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not ..... full job details .....