Interim Housing Options Officer – Kent

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join our team on an interim, office-based basis. You will handle housing options and homelessness assessments, applying relevant legislation and fulfilling statutory duties, with a focus on preventing homelessness and providing practical outcomes for households.

You will work within a busy council environment, using HUUME housing system to manage cases, offer housing advice, and collaborate with colleagues to support

Qualifications

• Housing options and homelessness assessments experience.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties.
• Experience working with vulnerable households.

Responsibilities

• Housing Options & homelessness assessments
• Homelessness legislation and statutory duties
• Prevention and relief duties
• Housing advice and case management
• Working with vulnerable households
• HUUME housing system experience
• Working within a busy Local Authority environment

Skills

HUUME experience

Tools

HUUME housing system

Job description

Kent Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to join our team on an interim, office-based basis. You will handle housing options and homelessness assessments, applying relevant legislation and fulfilling statutory duties, with a focus on preventing homelessness and providing practical outcomes for households.

You will work within a busy council environment, using HUUME housing system to manage cases, offer housing advice, and collaborate with colleagues to support