Housing Options Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to provide high-quality advice and support in line with legislation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in handling cases, housing legislation, and be able to assist customers to prevent homelessness. This role offers an opportunity to impact local community housing needs.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Senior Housing Options.
• Familiarity with Housing Act 1996 Part VI/VII.
• Experience with Section 184 decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality housing advice and support.
• Conduct Section 184 decisions.
• Assist customers in preventing homelessness.

Skills

Housing options advice

Knowledge of housing legislation

Managing caseloads

Job description

Overview

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team, providing high-quality housing advice and support in line with current legislation and council policy.

Responsibilities

• Good working knowledge of relevant housing legislations (HRA 2017).
• Experience in carrying out Section 184 decisions.
• Experience in handling a caseload.
• Providing advice and assistance to customers on housing options in order to prevent homelessness and minimise housing need.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 4 years Senior Housing Options' exp.
• Housing Act 1996 Part VI/VII.
• Section 184 experience.
• HOPE experience needed.

Equal Opportunity

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law