Housing Options Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join our team on an interim, office-based basis. You will handle housing options and homelessness assessments, applying relevant legislation and fulfilling statutory duties, with a focus on preventing homelessness and providing practical outcomes for households.

You will work within a busy council environment, using HUUME housing system to manage cases, offer housing advice, and collaborate with colleagues to support

Qualifications

• Housing options and homelessness assessments experience.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties.
• Experience working with vulnerable households.

Responsibilities

• Housing Options & homelessness assessments
• Homelessness legislation and statutory duties
• Prevention and relief duties
• Housing advice and case management
• Working with vulnerable households
• HUUME housing system experience
• Working within a busy Local Authority environment

Skills

HUUME experience

Tools

HUUME housing system

Job description

Housing Options Officer | Kent | Interim

I'm currently recruiting for multiple experienced Housing Options Officer to join a Local Authority in Kent.

Office-based - 5 days per week.

HUUME experience essential.

Immediate start / interim opportunity.

Competitive.

• Housing Options & homelessness assessments
• Homelessness legislation and statutory duties
• Prevention and relief duties
• Housing advice and case management
• Working with vulnerable households
• HUUME housing system experience
• Working within a busy Local Authority environment