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Housing Options Officer – Housing (Temporary Cover) Location: Kirkby in Ashfield Temporary (12 Weeks) Hours: 30 hours per week (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) About the Role: Ashfield District Council is seeking a Housing Options Officer on a temporary basis to cover a secondment within our Strategic Housing team. This role provides a vital service in managing homelessness cases, securing temporary accommodation, and preventing homelessness wherever possible. Key Responsibilities: * Manage all homelessness cases, providing advice, investigating applications, and ensuring statutory duties are discharged. * Work in partnership with other agencies, landlords, and internal teams to maximize accommodation availability and welfare support. * Promote private sector accommodation and assist service users in accessing support services such as furniture projects and rent deposit schemes. * Undertake home visits to prevent homelessness and support sustainable housing...