Housing Options Officer - Herefordshire
£30-£32 per hour (umbrella) | Initial 3‑Month Contract with Likely Extension
Local Authority | Flexible Hybrid Working : 2 Days in Office
A Local Authority in Herefordshire are looking for a skilled Housing Options Officer to support its busy Housing Solutions service.
This position involves frontline work to prevent homelessness, assess statutory duties, and help households move from temporary accommodation into stable long‑term housing.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out homelessness assessments, triage appointments, and detailed Part VII interviews
- Prepare and issue legally compliant Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Create and regularly review Personalised Housing Plans, ensuring timely case progression
- Identify affordable private rented sector options and negotiate successful placements with landlords
- Work collaboratively with teams including Allocations, Temporary Accommodation, and Prevention
- Maintain accurate case records
Contract & Working Arrangement
- £30-£32 per hour (umbrella)
- Flexible hybrid working - only 2 days required in the office
- Candidates must be able to travel to the Herefordshire offices
- Immediate start
- 3‑month contract with strong potential to extend
What We're Looking For
- Recent experience handling homelessness cases within a Local Authority setting
- Strong working knowledge of the HRA 2017, Housing Act 1996 Part VII, and statutory homelessness functions
- Ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload with minimal supervision
- Prevention focused approach
To apply or find out more, please send your CV to ophelia@park-avenue.co.uk, including details of your earliest availability for an interview.
