We're working with a local authority we know well in Surrey who are looking to bring in an experienced Housing Options Officer to support their team.
This is a contract role paying £29-£31 per hour, with hybrid working in place (2 days per week in the office), and they're ideally looking for someone who can start at short notice.
In this role, you'll be:
- Managing homelessness applications in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act
- Completing prevention and relief duty work, including S184 decisions
- Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
- Managing a mix of prevention, relief and main duty cases
- Working with applicants to secure sustainable housing solutions
To be considered, you'll need:
- Recent experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a local authority
- Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory duties
- Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Experience making legally sound decisions
- Ability to attend the office two days per week
Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.
Interested? Apply now or send your CV to sydney@park-avenue.co.uk and I'll run you through the details.
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