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Think Recruitment

Posted

7 days ago

description

We are looking for a Housing Options Officer to join the team of a well-established organisation in the Loughborough area, on a temporary basis. This role will be a great opportunity to gain further experience in the housing sector, within an organisation that put their customers first, helping to prevent and relive homelessness.

Housing Options Officer

Monday to Friday/ 37hrs

Temporary - 12 weeks plus

16-18ph paid weekly

Loughborough

As a Housing options Officer, your main responsibilities will be:

Provide advice and assistance in relation to housing rights, responsibilities and options, in order to support customers to prevent / relieve their homelessnessInvestigate, assess, and determine homeless applicationsCarry out related suitability assessments and ensure the best use of available accommodationIdentify and report safeguarding concerns, in line with council policies and proceduresArrange, manage and monitor interim / temporary accommodation placements, including payment of charges, satisfactory behaviour and adherence to other terms and conditions, and ensure the number and duration of placements is minimised wherever possible To be successful as a Housing Options Officer, you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role (homelessness officer/ homelessness prevention officer/ housing options advisor/ accommodation officer etc)

Experience dealing with housing allocations/ homelessness casesHave good knowledge of section 21 and section 8Enhanced DBS required If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly to this advert or contact the office on (phone number removed) for more information

location

Loughborough, Leicestershire