A local authority in the East of England is looking for a Discharge of Duty Officer to join their Housing Options team on an initial 3-month interim contract. You'll be working with households who are owed a homelessness duty, helping the council secure suitable accommodation and effectively discharge its statutory duties. Key responsibilities: Managing cases through to successful discharge of homelessness duty Making and progressing suitable offers of accommodation, including private rented sector offers Completing suitability assessments and ensuring offers meet the council's statutory obligations Clearly explaining offers to applicants, including the implications of accepting or refusing accommodation Liaising with applicants, landlords, accommodation providers and internal Housing Options teams to progress casesWhat you'll need: Recent experience within Housing Options/Homelessness in a local authority setting Experience of discharging homelessness duties and making suitability decisionsIf you're interested, please send your CV to (url removed) and let me know your availability for a call to discuss the role in more detail
Discharge of Duty Officer employer: Park Avenue Recruitment
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