Job Description

Ready for your next interim opportunity within Housing Options?

A local authority in Bedfordshire is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to support their busy Prevention & Relief service on an initial 3-month contract.

This role would suit someone comfortable managing homelessness applications from first approach through to decision, whilst working proactively to prevent homelessness wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of Prevention and Relief duties
• Conducting homelessness assessments and investigations
• Producing and progressing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
• Issuing statutory decisions, including Section 184 notifications
• Working with applicants, landlords and partner agencies to prevent homelessness

What you'll need:

• Recent Housing Options experience within a UK local authority
• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation
• Ability to attend the office 3 days per week

If you are interested, please send your CV to (url removed) along with your availability for a call to discuss further.