At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prevent homelessness and provide tailored housing advice to individuals and families.
- Company: Join a community-focused local authority dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing options or advice roles and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
You will be joining a forward-thinking and community-focused local authority committed to preventing homelessness and supporting residents to secure sustainable housing solutions. With a strong emphasis on early intervention and partnership working, the organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality housing advice services that make a meaningful difference to people's lives. You will be part of a supportive team environment where customer outcomes and wellbeing are at the heart of service delivery.
As a Housing Options Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention service. You will work with individuals and families facing homelessness, assessing their circumstances and providing tailored advice in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload of applicants, completing detailed housing needs assessments, developing Personalised Housing Plans, and working proactively to prevent homelessness wherever possible. You will liaise with internal departments and external agencies, including homeowners and support services, to secure suitable accommodation solutions and positive outcomes for customers.
To be successful in this Housing Options Officer role, you will bring:
- Proven experience working within a housing options, homelessness, or advice-based role
- Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
- Experience of managing complex caseloads and working to statutory deadlines
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals, providing person-centred support and advice
- Strong administrative skills and the ability to maintain accurate, detailed case records
Desirable:
- Experience working within a local authority setting
- Knowledge of housing allocation schemes and private rented sector options
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on preventing homelessness, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for professional development and career progression, a supportive and collaborative team environment, competitive salary and benefits package.
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Housing Options Officer in Suffolk employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking local authority that prioritises community welfare and is dedicated to preventing homelessness. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team culture, this role as a Housing Options Officer offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
