Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset

Pertemps; Taunton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset. You will assist applicants at risk of homelessness and explore housing options. Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and compassion in communication are essential. This contract role offers a pay rate of up to £28.71 per hour with remote working opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Easy online registration

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a Local Authority.
• Ability to work with various partners to prevent homelessness.
• Manage a caseload alongside duty cover.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance to applicants at risk of homelessness.
• Explore housing options for applicants.
• Signpost referrals to supporting agencies.

Skills

Good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act

Compassionate communication skills

Experience with Locata system

Advising homeless applicants

Job description

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and experience using the Locata system.
• Workers must be able to deliver messaging to service users in a compassionate and sympathetic manner.
• Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.
• To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.
• Referral signposting to supporting agencies.
• Remote working, Duty rota approx 2 days a week, details discussed at interview. Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover (08:30-17:00 daily)

Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset

Pay rate to £28.71 per hour

Contract role, Housing Options Officer

We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset. You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority.

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.