A local authority in the East of England is looking for a Discharge of Duty Officer to join their Housing Options team on an initial 3-month interim contract.
You'll be working with households who are owed a homelessness duty, helping the council secure suitable accommodation and effectively discharge its statutory duties.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing cases through to successful discharge of homelessness duty
- Making and progressing suitable offers of accommodation, including private rented sector offers
- Completing suitability assessments and ensuring offers meet the council's statutory obligations
- Clearly explaining offers to applicants, including the implications of accepting or refusing accommodation
- Liaising with applicants, landlords, accommodation providers and internal Housing Options teams to progress cases
What you'll need:
- Recent experience within Housing Options/Homelessness in a local authority setting
- Experience of discharging homelessness duties and making suitability decisions
If you're interested, please send your CV to iliana@park-avenue.co.uk and let me know your availability for a call to discuss the role in more detail.
