PRSO Officer

Essential Employment; Wembley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a PRSO Officer in Wembley to discharge statutory housing duties by completing detailed, composite assessments and offering affordable private rented sector options. You will balance legislation with family needs, aiming to secure suitable accommodation within the local area where possible.

The role involves managing a varied caseload, including cases subject to judicial review or ombudsman scrutiny, applying current homelessness guidance and delivering innovative,

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Discharge statutory housing duties by completing detailed, composite assessments and making lawful, suitable and affordable Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSOs).
• Balance legislative requirements with household needs to secure accommodation or identify suitable alternatives.
• Manage a varied caseload including cases subject to judicial review or ombudsman scrutiny using up-to-date homelessness legislation knowledge.

Job description

PRSO Officer needed in Wembley

This is a temporary role and the rate is £23.81ph PAYE

The reference number is: 000B 5653 / 1

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective discharge of statutory housing duties by completing detailed, composite assessments and making lawful, suitable and affordable Private Rented Sector Offers (PRSOs) in line with the Localism Act 2011, the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Orders and the Homelessness Code of Guidance.

They will balance legislative requirements with the needs of each household, aiming to secure accommodation as close as possible to the local area, or otherwise identifying appropriate alternatives that meet the family’s circumstances. The successful candidate will confidently manage a varied and often complex caseload, including cases subject to judicial review or ombudsman scrutiny, applying up-to-date knowledge of homelessness legislation and providing innovative, solution-focused advice to achieve robust, defensible outcomes.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.