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