A London local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Housing Options Officer to join their team for an initial 3 month period.
You will be responsible for delivering statutory homelessness functions, managing live caseloads, and supporting residents at risk of homelessness in line with current legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a live caseload of homelessness applications from triage through to decision stage
- Carrying out assessments and investigations under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Making and issuing statutory decisions including s184s.
- Completing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and carrying out prevention and relief work
What you'll need:
- Recent experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a UK local authority
- Ability to attend the council offices 2 days a week
If you are interested, please send your CV to iliana@park-avenue.co.uk, along with your availability for a call to discuss this role in more detail.
