Housing Options Officer - End Rough Sleeping (Hybrid)

Horsham District Council; Horsham; Hybride; GBP 35 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Horsham District Council is seeking a motivated Housing Options Officer to drive proactive solutions for homelessness in the Horsham District. You will assess cases, identify housing pathways, and make decisions under the Housing Act to prevent homelessness while collaborating with multi‑agency partners.

The role offers hybrid working, a proactive team environment, and training opportunities, with a focus on ending rough sleeping and supporting households to stay in secure housing.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to ending rough sleeping.
• Experience with housing options and homelessness prevention is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency environment.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours rota.

Responsabilités

• Triaging and assessing those seeking housing assistance.
• Provide housing advice, options and solutions for homeless households.
• Make decisions under the Housing Act and write complex decision letters (section 184).
• Prepare and submit appropriate housing referrals and identify suitable housing pathways to prevent homelessness.

Description du poste

Horsham District Council is seeking a motivated Housing Options Officer to drive proactive solutions for homelessness in the Horsham District. You will assess cases, identify housing pathways, and make decisions under the Housing Act to prevent homelessness while collaborating with multi‑agency partners.

The role offers hybrid working, a proactive team environment, and training opportunities, with a focus on ending rough sleeping and supporting households to stay in secure housing.