Housing Options Officer

Ashfield District Council; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Housing Options Officer to provide high-quality advice and assessment services for residents facing homelessness. This role involves interpreting legislation, assessing needs, and developing initiatives to prevent homelessness. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable individuals and ensuring compliance with council policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex legislation and guidance.
• Experience in providing high-quality advice and assessment services.
• Skills in developing initiatives to prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-focused advice for those threatened with homelessness.
• Assess housing and support needs in line with legislation.
• Develop practices to minimize temporary accommodation use.

Skills

Customer focused

Interpreting complex legislation

Developing new working practices

Job description

Housing Options Officer

1 x full time, permanent contract

1 x full time, 12 months fixed term contract

Please state which position(s) you are applying for, in your application.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of residents in housing need? If so, the Housing Options Officer role may be for you.

You will be responsible for providing a customer focused, high-quality advice and assessment service for people who are threatened with homelessness or are experiencing homelessness.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring customers& circumstances are investigated and their housing and support needs are assessed in accordance with the homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and the Council&s policies and procedures with a view to prevent or relieve homelessness wherever possible.

To meet the requirements of this role, you must be able to interpret complex legislation and guidance, contribute positively to the development of new working practices and initiatives that help to prevent homelessness, increase the take-up of housing options and minimise the use and cost of temporary accommodation.

For further information or to discuss the post contact Ian Scholes, Housing Options Service Manager on 01623 457532

Closing date: 1 June 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.