Job Description

Housing Options Officer

4-6 months

Manchester

Hybrid working

37 hours pw

27- 29 ph Umbrella

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Options Officer to provide comprehensive advice and assistance to people in housing need. The role will require 2-3 days in their offices, with the ability to work 2-3 days from home.

Responsibilities of the Housing Options Officer:

• Manage caseloads and complete detailed legal assessments of applications for housing
• Make decisions on all aspects of housing or homelessness applications including verification, eligibility, housing need and support
• Determine the support needs of households in housing need and refer to specialist providers where appropriate
• Participate in Housing Options Duty Rota
• Lead multi-agency case meetings for households with complex problems
• Develop strong relationships with all housing providers and promote multi-agency initiatives in the prevention of homelessness

Essential Experience of the Housing Options Officer:

• Experience and knowledge of housing options and homelessness prevention tools
• Experience undertaking assessments in line with homelessness legislation
• Thorough knowledge of Part 7 of the 1996 Housing Act and related guidance and case law

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.