Housing Options Officer

Housing Options Officer\\n Slough\\n Temporary\\n Full-time – Hybrid\\n Are you experienced in providing housing advice and homelessness prevention? We’re looking for a Housing Options Officer to join a team in Slough and play a key role in supporting individuals and families to secure housing and avoid homelessness. THE ROLE\\n As a Housing Options Officer, you will deliver a high-quality housing advice and homelessness prevention service while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.\\n Key responsibilities include:\\nAssess homelessness applications under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.\\nWork proactively to prevent homelessness by helping clients retain existing accommodation or secure alternatives.\\nConduct financial assessments to ensure housing solutions are affordable for clients.\\nProvide Personal Housing Plans tailored to clients’ needs, supporting access to education, employment, health services, and more.\\nCollaborate with landlords, family members, and partner agencies to find housing solutions.\\nOffer expert advice on complex issues such as domestic abuse, eviction, and tenancy rights.\\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with statutory and council standards.THE CANDIDATE\\n The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within housing options, homelessness prevention, or tenancy relations.\\n Key skills and experience:\\nStrong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996 Part 7.\\nExperience managing difficult and vulnerable clients with professionalism and empathy.\\nUnderstanding of welfare benefits and tenancy law to provide informed housing advice.\\nExcellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.\\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.THE CONTRACT\\n Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (3 days per week in the office).\\n Length of Contract: Temporary ongoing\\n Rate: The pay range for the role is £25.00 per hour LTD company rate.