Housing Options Specialist: Complex Caseloads & Plans

Tripod Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripod Partners is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to work with our local authority client in Greater London. The role requires a minimum of 3 years directly in a housing options capacity and in-depth knowledge of key housing legislation.

You will rigorously assess the five homelessness tests, conduct robust investigations, maintain accurate records, and draft personalised housing plans and comprehensive decision letters while managing a high caseload to ensure legally compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience working directly as a local authority housing options officer (not Triage Officers).
• Expert working knowledge of part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, plus some knowledge of Part 6 of the Act.
• The ability to rigorously assess the five homelessness tests: eligibility, homelessness, priority need (including assessing vulnerability), local connection and Intentionality
• Ability to conduct robust investigatory enquiries.
• Keeps accurate records of all client and professional communications
• Can formulate legally compliant Personalised Housing Plans.
• Experience writing comprehensive decision letters
• Ability to prioritise and manage high caseloads

Job description

Tripod Partners is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to work with our local authority client in Greater London. The role requires a minimum of 3 years directly in a housing options capacity and in-depth knowledge of key housing legislation.

You will rigorously assess the five homelessness tests, conduct robust investigations, maintain accurate records, and draft personalised housing plans and comprehensive decision letters while managing a high caseload to ensure legally compliant