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Vivid Resourcing Ltd
Housing Options Officer
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- £27 - 29 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Vivid Resourcing Ltd
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Housing Options Officer – 6-Month Temporary Contract
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are currently working with a local authority in Essex who are seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team on a 6-month temporary contract. This role offers hybrid working, with a combination of remote work and office-based duties.
Key Responsibilities:
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Providing housing advice and assistance to customers at risk of homelessness
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Managing homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996
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Completing homelessness assessments, Personalised Housing Plans, and statutory decision letters
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Working proactively to prevent and relieve homelessness, including landlord negotiation
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Liaising with internal teams and external agencies to secure suitable housing solutions
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Ensuring cases are managed in line with current legislation and guidance
Key Requirements:
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Previous experience as a Housing Options / Homelessness Officer within a local authority
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Strong working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and housing legislation
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Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to deadlines
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Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
Ad ID: 5417779056
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