Housing Options Officer
Posted 6 days ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£27 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
North West
Summary: The Housing Options Officer is responsible for managing and supporting the Housing Assessment and Homeless Accommodation Teams, focusing on service improvement and the execution of the Council's statutory homelessness functions. The role requires a strong understanding of housing legislation and experience in making Section 184 decisions while providing guidance to customers to prevent homelessness. The position emphasizes the importance of equality and diversity in the application process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support the Housing Assessment and Homeless Accommodation Teams.
- Organise and provide training related to service improvement.
- Ensure compliance with the Council's statutory homelessness functions and reviews.
- Utilize knowledge of relevant housing legislation (HRA 2017).
- Carry out Section 184 decisions.
- Handle a caseload effectively.
- Provide advice and assistance to customers on housing options to prevent homelessness.
Key Skills:
- 4 years of Senior Housing Options experience.
- Knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VI/VII.
- Experience with Section 184 decisions.
- Strong understanding of housing legislation.
- Ability to provide customer support and advice.
Salary (Rate): £27/hour
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Industry: Other
To manage, support, organise/provide training and lead on the Service Improvement of the Housing Assessment and Homeless Accommodation Teams, in the provision and discharge of the Council's statutory homelessness functions and reviews.
Day to Day Duties:
- Good working knowledge of relevant housing legislations (HRA 2017).
- Experience in carrying out Section 184 decisions.
- Experience in handling a caseload.
- Providing advice and assistance to customers on housing options in order to prevent homelessness and minimise housing need.
Requirements i.e. qualifications/experience
- 4 years Senior Housing Options' exp.
- Housing Act 1996 Part VI/VII.
- Section 184 experience.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.