Housing Options Officer

Woking Borough Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking individuals passionate about making a difference in housing and homelessness prevention. This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, providing essential housing advice and assessing applications under the Homelessness Reduction Act. The successful candidate will receive full training and support to develop the necessary skills while working closely with vulnerable groups. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is ideal for those eager to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Allowance

Generous Flexi Time Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Health and Leisure Membership

Qualifications

• Commitment to learning and helping others.
• Ability to assess homelessness applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing support and assess applications under the Homelessness Reduction Act.
• Liaise with landlords and support services to secure housing solutions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Client Support

Teamwork

Education

Driver's License

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Are you looking to start a rewarding career in housing and homelessness prevention?

No previous housing experience is necessary- just the right attitude, commitment to learning and a passion for helping others. The right candidate will receive full training and support to develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide housing advice, assess homelessness applications, and help people access safe and secure accomodation.

You will learn how to provide housing support to clients in housing need and assess applications under the Homelssness Reduction Act 2017. The job also includes liasing with landlords, support services and other agencies to secure housing solutions for households threatned with homelessness.

As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Assistance will be given by the Council and further details will be in the job application pack. A full driver’s licence is also required.

We offer a salary circa £28,714 per annum plus flexible benefit allowance of £2,007 (full time equivalent). We also offer a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take up to two flexi days a month, Membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Bettina Gresham or Angella Kentaro (Housing Options Team Leaders) on 01483 743834.

Closing Date: 20 May 2025 - 23:55pm

Interview Dates:3 & 4 June 2025