Accommodation Options Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an Accommodation Options Officer for a busy local authority Housing Team in East London on an initial 3-month contract. The role focuses on preventing homelessness, moving residents from supported accommodation to private rented housing, negotiating with landlords, and coordinating emergency placements.

You will work in a hybrid setup, requiring two days in the office and 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• What you will need: experience in homelessness prevention, housing options, temporary accommodation or private rented sector move-on services.
• Experience supporting households affected by homelessness or rough sleeping with understanding of causes and barriers.
• Knowledge of PartVII of the Housing Act1996 including homelessness duties and accommodation assessments.
• Experience securing private rented sector accommodation and negotiating with landlords.
• Strong case management, communication and problem-solving skills for complex cases with vulnerable residents and partners.

Responsibilities

• Work with residents with a history of rough sleeping to facilitate move-on to private rented housing.
• Deliver homelessness prevention services, negotiate with landlords, sustain tenancies and identify solutions.
• Assess household circumstances, affordability, support needs and suitability per Housing Act PartVII.
• Arrange emergency and temporary accommodation placements meeting statutory duties.
• Collaborate with landlords, providers, internal teams and agencies to secure housing solutions.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Problem-solving

Housing options

Job description

Accommodation Options Officer

East London | Hybrid (2 Days in Office)

Rate: £31.07 per hour (Inside IR35)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Initial Contract Length: 3 months

Extension Potential: Subject to requirements

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Role Summary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accommodation Options Officer to join a busy local authority housing team in East London on an initial 3-month contract.

What You Will Do as an Accommodation Options Officer

• Work with residents with a history of rough sleeping to facilitate move-on from supported accommodation into suitable private rented sector housing.
• Deliver proactive homelessness prevention services, including negotiating with landlords, sustaining tenancies and identifying alternative housing solutions for households at risk.
• Assess household circumstances, affordability, support needs and accommodation suitability in accordance with PartVII of the Housing Act1996.
• Arrange and coordinate emergency and temporary accommodation placements, ensuring properties are suitable and statutory housing duties are met.
• Work closely with landlords, accommodation providers, internal teams and external support agencies to secure sustainable housing solutions, reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and support successful tenancy transitions.

What You Will Need as an Accommodation Options Officer

• Previous experience working in homelessness prevention, housing options, temporary accommodation or private rented sector move-on services.
• Experience supporting households affected by homelessness or rough sleeping, with a strong understanding of the causes of rough sleeping and barriers to securing accommodation.
• Good working knowledge of PartVII of the Housing Act1996, including statutory homelessness duties and accommodation suitability assessments.
• Experience securing private rented sector accommodation, negotiating with landlords and identifying affordable, sustainable housing options.
• Strong case management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with vulnerable residents and partner agencies.

What's on Offer

• £31.07 per hour (Inside IR35) - competitive contract rate.
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension, subject to service requirements.
• 36 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements requiring 2 days per week in the office.