120 housing options officer jobs found

Ready for your next interim opportunity within Housing Options? A local authority in Hertfordshire is looking to appoint a well-rounded Interim Housing Options Officer to join their team on a contract basis for an initial 3 months. This role would suit someone comfortable managing a smaller caseload while also supporting with triage, offering a varied workload and the opportunity to be involved across the full housing options process. Key Responsibilities: Managing a reduced caseload of homelessness applications from first approach through to decision Supporting the front-end of the service by carrying out triage and initial assessments Conducting investigations in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Issuing statutory decisions, including Section 184 notifications Producing and progressing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs), with a focus on prevention and reliefWhat you'll need: Recent experience working within a Housing Options...

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join a busy homelessness prevention service. This Housing Options Officer role will focus on preventing homelessness, assessing housing needs and supporting customers to access sustainable housing solutions through a range of housing options. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of customers, carry out housing options assessments and work with internal and external partners to prevent homelessness wherever possible. The Housing Options Officer position is a fully office-based role, requiring attendance Monday to Friday, and would suit someone with previous experience within homelessness prevention, housing options or housing advice services. The Role - Conducting housing options interviews and housing needs assessments. - Providing housing advice and homelessness prevention assistance to customers. - Negotiating with landlords, family members and accommodation providers to prevent homelessness....

Rate: £28-32ph Working Hours: 37 hours p/w Flexibility: x2 days in office, 3 WorkFromHome Our Local Authority client based in The West Midlands are urgently looking to take on a homelessness officer to join their housing options service. Your day to day duties will include: • Interviewing and advising homeless people in relation to all available housing opportunities • Providing advice regarding their rights and responsibilities • Give appropriate assistance to such customers in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 Section 190 and Section 192 • Refer homeless people to suitable available housing options speedily and efficiently • Providing long term solutions and up keeping customer relations * Essential Skills Previous Housing Options * Experience Knowledge of the Housing Act * Customer Focused * Experience working with the Locata System If you are interested in applying for this role get in touch with Toby Jones on (phone...

Housing Options Officer 📍 Hertfordshire (2 days per week in the office) 💰 £28–£30 per hour 📅 Contract (initial term with potential extension) We’re currently working with a local authority in Hertfordshire who are looking to bring in an experienced Housing Options Officer to support a busy frontline service. This is a great opportunity for someone confident managing a varied caseload and delivering high-quality housing advice in line with current legislation. Key Responsibilities: * Managing a caseload of applicants under homelessness legislation (Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 & Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) * Conducting housing needs assessments and producing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) * Making S184 decisions and issuing statutory notifications * Preventing and relieving homelessness through effective casework and negotiation * Liaising with landlords, support agencies, and internal teams to secure suitable housing options * Providing clear,...

We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Assessment Advisor to join a busy Housing Options service. This Homeless Assessment Advisor role will focus on carrying out statutory homelessness assessments, making legally robust decisions and supporting applicants to prevent or relieve homelessness. You will initially be required to be in the office 5 days a week and then have the option to work on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate will be required in the office 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days worked remotely. This Homeless Assessment Advisor position would suit someone with previous experience making homelessness decisions, managing high volume complex homelessness casework and delivering housing advice services. The Role - Conducting homelessness assessments in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. - Completing comprehensive housing needs assessments and Personalised Housing Plans. - Supporting applicants to...

Marks Consulting Partners are recruiting a Homeless Prevention Manager to join one of our Local Authority clients in Sussex on a temporary basis. What you'll be doing: * Leading day-to-day operational delivery of the Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention Service * Ensuring the Council's statutory homelessness duties are met in line with current legislation * Providing leadership and oversight on complex homelessness and housing options cases * Supporting legal challenges including Judicial Reviews and Section 204 appeals * Driving a prevention-focused approach; identifying innovative and cost-effective solutions for residents * Managing Duty to Refer referrals and ensuring timely interventions are delivered * Building partnerships with Housing Associations, landlords and partner agencies * Representing the service at multi-agency meetings including MARAC and MAPPA panels * Managing, coaching and developing Housing Options Officers What you'll need: *...

Job Specification - Housing Choices Case Officer Job Title: Housing Choices Case Officer Employer: Leicestershire District Council Type: Temporary Hours: 36.25 per week (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) Duration: 1 June 2026 - 30 June 2026 Pay: £16.97 - £17.96 per hour Purpose To provide housing advice and homelessness prevention support, managing an existing caseload in line with current homelessness legislation. Key Duties Manage homelessness and housing options cases Carry out homelessness assessments and investigations Provide advice on housing options and support services Issue decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Work with vulnerable customers to prevent homelessness Maintain accurate case records using systems such as Jigsaw Requirements Experience managing homelessness caseloads Good knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Housing advice/options experience essential Experience with Jigsaw preferred Strong communication and organisation...

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Allocations Officer to join a Local Authority in Devon and play a key role in helping residents access suitable affordable housing. As an Allocations Officer, you will assess and manage applications to the Housing Register, ensuring decisions are made in line with current housing legislation and the Council's Allocations Policy. You will prioritise applications, administer property allocations, coordinate weekly property adverts, and provide expert housing options advice to a wide range of applicants. The role involves working closely with customers, housing associations, support agencies, Councillors, MPs and other stakeholders, responding to enquiries and providing clear guidance on housing options and allocation processes. You will also participate in multi-agency panels, assess health and wellbeing applications, support local lettings initiatives, and undertake outreach activities across the district. We are looking for...

Housing Liaison Officer North London  3 to 6 month ongoing contract Full time hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm  Role Purpose  To be part of a team delivering a high quality, consistent, flexible, value for money comprehensive service to tenants including, new tenancies and tenancy changes interviewing service users and dealing with general enquiries. To be responsible for a range of tenancy management duties and be a visible presence with residents on our estates.  Ensuring tenants are well cared for, neighborhoods are clean and safe and resident satisfaction is high. Responsibilities To take part in the organisation’s response to emergencies, helping to co-ordinate actions and providing support to residents. To respond to and manage incidents of low level anti-social behaviour, including harassment, nuisance, and neighbour disputes, taking appropriate action in liaison with Haringey Council, Police and other agencies. To take enforcement action to resolve anti-social...

Housing Admin Support Officer Please note that this is a site-based role for 3 days per week. Due to the office location, access to a car is preferred. About the Role We are looking to recruit a full-time temporary Housing Admin Support Officer to join a small, dedicated team delivering a customer-focused service within the Housing Options and Homelessness team. Previous experience in a customer-facing role is essential, while experience within a housing or homelessness environment would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities * Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service to both internal and external stakeholders, supporting the Housing Options team in identifying and processing appropriate solutions for customers experiencing homelessness or housing difficulties. * Act as a first point of contact for customers, providing advice, support, and guidance where appropriate. * Support the Housing Options service in fulfilling the Council’s statutory responsibilities...

Housing Admin Support Officer Temporary, Full Time £28.00 - £31.00 ph (umbrella) Location: Rochford Essex Please note you will be required to be site based 3 days a week, due to location of office use of a car is preferable. Accountabilities We are seeking to recruit a full-time temporary Housing Admin Support Officer. You will be responsible in being part of a small team to deliver a customer orientated service within the Housing Options and Homelessness service. Experience in a customer facing role would be essential, experience in a housing options environment would be desirable. Deliver an excellent internal and external customer focused service in order to support the Housing Options service to find and process suitable solutions regarding customers’ homelessness and housing issues, acting as first line point of contact for customers. Support the Housing Options service to carry out the Council’s statutory duties under homelessness legislations, Homeless Reduction Act...

Housing Officer – Supported Living Leeds l £16.87 per hour | 37.5 hours | Mon–Fri | Temp | Hybrid Working Are you passionate about delivering excellent housing services? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within Social Housing? My client, a well-established UK housing provider with a strong supported housing portfolio, is seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join the team on an interim basis until August 2026, with the potential for a permanent position. Vacancy Brief * Role: Housing Officer * Contract: Interim until August 2026 * Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week * Hybrid working options available. * Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm * Location: Leeds LS1 * Pay Rate: £16.87 PAYE * Compliance: Standard DBS required * Travel: Full UK driving license & access to a vehicle required * Mileage: Paid at 45p per mile (with business insurance) Key Responsibilities * Manage a patch of supported living properties, ensuring they...

Tenancy Enforcement Officer Surrey Council £40-£50 per Hour Housing Enforcement & Homelessness Prevention A Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking a Tenancy Enforcement Officer to join its Housing Service. This role sits between Private Sector Housing and Housing Options, making it ideal for candidates with experience in housing enforcement, anti-social behaviour (ASB) investigations, homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, or the private rented sector. As a Tenancy Enforcement Officer, you will play a key role in protecting tenants, preventing homelessness, enforcing housing legislation, and tackling tenancy-related issues across the borough. You will work closely with Housing Options, Environmental Health, landlords, legal teams, and external agencies to improve housing outcomes and ensure compliance with housing law. Key Responsibilities Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Investigations Investigate and manage complex ASB cases including noise nuisance, harassment,...

Adecco are currenty recruiting for a Housing Solutions & PRS Officer (Universal Credit) to join a Local Authority. Location: Bridas House, Wandsworth (Fully office‑based) Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM Pay Rate: £20.76 per hour PAYE / £27.07 per hour Umbrella About the Role In this critical front‑line role, you will support households at risk of homelessness by sourcing, securing, and negotiating access to high‑quality and affordable private rented sector properties. You will work directly with clients, landlords, and agents, ensuring placements are sustainable, safe, and financially viable-particularly for those relying on Universal Credit. A key objective of the role is to help reduce the local authority's reliance on Temporary Accommodation, supporting long‑term stability for households while achieving targeted reductions in temporary housing expenditure. You will also contribute to wider strategic initiatives linked to the...

Housing Advisor Location: South East London Rate: £30.67 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time Working Pattern: 3 days per week in office Contract: 3-month ongoing contract (Urgent – may close quickly)# About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Advisor to join a busy housing service within the Council. This is an urgent requirement and the role may close at short notice. The successful candidate will provide frontline housing advice and support to residents, helping to assess housing needs and deliver effective solutions in line with housing legislation and council policies. Key Responsibilities Provide accurate and timely housing advice to residents Assess housing needs and support customers with housing options Manage a varied caseload of housing enquiries Work closely with internal teams and external partner agencies Maintain accurate case notes and update housing systems Support vulnerable residents and signpost to relevant services Ensure all advice...

Procurement and Lettings Solutions Officer London Borough of Richmond & Wandsworth Location: Bridas House, Wandsworth (Fully office‑based) Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM Pay Rate: £20.76 per hour PAYE / £27.07 per hour Umbrella About the Role Adecco are recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Richmond & Wandsworth for a Procurement and Lettings Solutions Officer. In this critical front‑line role, you will support households at risk of homelessness by sourcing, securing, and negotiating access to high‑quality and affordable private rented sector properties. You will work directly with clients, landlords, and agents, ensuring placements are sustainable, safe, and financially viable-particularly for those relying on Universal Credit. A key objective of the role is to help reduce the local authority's reliance on Temporary Accommodation, supporting long‑term stability for households while achieving targeted reductions in...

Key responsibilities include: * Undertaking initial triage assessments for all new housing enquiries * Assessing households’ risk of homelessness at first contact * Providing tailored housing advice and early intervention support * Advising on a range of housing options including private rent, social housing, and supported accommodation * Responding to general enquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face contact * Supporting residents with access to services that help sustain tenancies * Delivering advice across areas such as homelessness, tenancy rights, domestic abuse, and financial issues To be successful in this role, you will need: * Recent experience working within a housing options, homelessness, or triage environment * Strong interpersonal skills with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach * Ability to assess complex situations and apply investigative skills * A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Working Arrangements *...

My client is a housing provider based in South London looking to recruit a Housing Support Officer to work as part of their established team. As the Housing Support Officer you will be carrying out a range of duties. some of which are but not limited to: You will be required to provide a service for the clients and ensure they are housing ready at the housing staging post and once housing ready, you will explore move on options for the clients in order to sustain meaningful accommodation and avoid being back to rough sleeping. You will support rough sleepers by ensuring that referrals are made to relevant services, in line with local objectives and targets. Responsibilities: ● To provide 1:1 support to Service Users Face to Face or via telephone communication ● Ensure that Service users are registered with local Healthcare professionals (GP, Dentist) ideally within the first 7 days of their placement commencement with the provider ● Support Service users to complete Housing...

Cover Supervisor – Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Supply Bank is working closely with a Secondary Mainstream school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support the school when teachers are absent and help ensure the school day runs smoothly. This hands-on classroom role is ideal for individuals considering a future in teaching, returning to education, or looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting without the full responsibilities of lesson planning and marking. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classrooms using pre-prepared lesson materials, meaning no lesson planning is required. Your focus will be on maintaining a calm and structured learning environment where students remain engaged and learning continues effectively. What You’ll Be Doing • Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 • Following the school’s behaviour policy to maintain a positive learning environment • Supporting students with...

Temporary Administrator (2 Weeks) 📍 Dunfermline 💷 £13.50 per hour 🕒 Part Time - 16hrs per week (flexibility on how this is worked) 📆 Start Date - 18th June We are currently seeking a reliable and organised Temporary Administrator to support a small, busy business based in Dunfermline. This is a short-term assignment for approximately 2 weeks. Key Responsibilities: Managing and responding to general email enquiries Supporting day-to-day administrative tasks Uploading invoices and assisting with basic finance duties Using QuickBooks to process financial information Maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider team as neededAbout You: Previous administration experience is essential Confident using email systems and Microsoft Office Familiarity with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) is highly desirable Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Able to work independently and manage workload effectively If you are available immediately and looking...