Ready for your next interim opportunity within Housing Options?
A local authority in Hertfordshire is looking to appoint a well-rounded Interim Housing Options Officer to join their team on a contract basis for an initial 3 months.
This role would suit someone comfortable managing a smaller caseload while also supporting with triage, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to be involved across the full housing options process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a reduced caseload of homelessness applications from first approach through to decision
- Supporting the front-end of the service by carrying out triage and initial assessments
- Conducting investigations in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Issuing statutory decisions, including Section 184 notifications
- Producing and progressing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs), with a focus on prevention and relief
What you'll need:
- Recent experience working within a Housing Options team in a UK local authority
- Confident handling both triage and full homelessness casework
- Ability to attend the office 2 days per week
If you are interested, please send your CV to iliana@park-avenue.co.uk along with your availability for a call to discuss further.
