Housing Options Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; Wytham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking experienced Housing Options Officers to join an Oxfordshire local authority. This role involves delivering crucial housing advice to residents at risk of homelessness and managing complex cases. The successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement and contribute significantly to supporting the community. Interested candidates should submit their CV via email.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, practical housing advice and prevention support to residents at risk of homelessness.
• Assess cases under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Prepare and issue statutory decisions within set deadlines.
• Manage a busy and varied caseload, including more complex cases, in line with legislative duties.

Job description

Overview

Want to play a key role in preventing homelessness and supporting local residents?

An Oxfordshire local authority is seeking experienced Housing Options Officers to strengthen their frontline housing service. You\'ll be helping people overcome housing challenges by offering tailored advice and practical solutions. Park Avenue has an excellent relationship with this council, having successfully placed a number of contractors there.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, practical housing advice and prevention support to residents at risk of homelessness
• Assess cases under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Prepare and issue statutory decisions within set deadlines
• Manage a busy and varied caseload, including more complex cases, in line with legislative duties
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in tackling homelessness and supporting those most in need. Please email your CV to (url removed) if you are interested