Housing Options Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in the North West is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum six-month contract, with a view to extension based on performance. The role focuses on preventing homelessness by advising clients and exploring housing options.

You will interview clients at risk of homelessness, apply knowledge of the Housing Act (Parts 6 and 7), and work within a small, dedicated team to deliver a busy housing options service and secure suitable solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Homelessness Prevention and Housing Act parts 6 and 7.
• Ability to apply homelessness legislation within a Local Authority.
• Experience issuing Section 184 decisions with minimal guidance.
• Experience working with Single Homeless and Rough Sleepers.
• Ability to interview clients at risk of homelessness and assess applications quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a busy housing options service and support clients facing homelessness.
• Ensure clients are advised soundly and helped to find suitable housing options.
• Conduct interviews with clients at risk of homelessness and offer alternative housing solutions.

Skills

Housing Act knowledge (Parts 6 & 7)

Interviewing clients

Homelessness prevention experience

Local Authority experience

Section 184 decision experience

Job description

Vivid's client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months with the option to be extended for a further 6 months depending on experience.

• Housing Options Officer
• North West
• 6 months
• £25 - 30 per hour
• Start ASAP

You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for:

• Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice
• Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing
• Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutions

To be considered for this role candidates should have:

• A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act.
• The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge of The Housing Act.
• Knowledge and experience of directly applying homelessness legislation in a Local Authority setting.
• Experience in issuing Section 184 Decisions with little to no guidance and an ability to interview clients and assess their applications quickly and accurately.
• Experience working with Single Homeless and Rough Sleepers