PRSO Officer (local authority)

Private Rented Sector Offer (PRSO) Officer

Wembley, London

£23.81 PAYE / £31.35 Umbrella

Ongoing Temporary Contract

Immediate Start

A Wembley-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced PRSO Officer to support the discharge of homelessness duties through Private Rented Sector Offers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess households owed a full housing duty and determine suitable accommodation.
• Conduct affordability and income/expenditure assessments.
• Make PRSOs in line with the Housing Act 1996, Localism Act 2011 and related legislation.
• Draft and issue statutory homelessness decision letters (S184/S193).
• Manage complex homelessness cases, including legal challenges and complaints.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, agents and partner organisations.
• Conduct property and suitability visits where required.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII and homelessness legislation.
• Experience discharging homelessness duties through the Private Rented Sector.
• Strong understanding of welfare benefits, affordability assessments and the Benefit Cap.
• Experience within a Local Authority Housing Needs/Homelessness team.
• Excellent customer service, negotiation and case management skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and communicate effectively with legal representatives and stakeholders.

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced homelessness professional to join a busy local authority team on a long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. Candidates with recent Local Authority PRSO experience are highly encouraged to apply.