127 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 6 months. This role would suit someone comfortable managing a caseload of both Prevention and Relief cases. 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 team in a UK local authority Confident handling full homelessness casework Ability to attend the office 2 days...

Vivid's client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months with the option to be extended for a further 6 months depending on experience. - Housing Options Officer - North West - 6 months - £25 - 30 per hour - Start ASAP You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for: * Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice * Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing * Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutions To be considered for this role candidates should have: * A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act. * The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge...

Vivid's client in the East Midlands is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months. - Housing Options Officer - East Midlands - 6 months - £25 - £30 per hour - Start ASAP You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for: Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutionsTo be considered for this role candidates should have: A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act. The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge of The Housing Act. Knowledge and experience of directly applying homelessness legislation in a...

Rate: £28-32ph Working Hours: 37 hours p/w Flexibility: x2 days in office, 3 WFH Our Local Authority client based in The East 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 Luca Chohan on (phone number removed)...

Ready for your next interim opportunity within Housing Options? A local authority in Bedfordshire is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to support their busy Prevention & Relief service on an initial 3-month contract. This role would suit someone comfortable managing homelessness applications from first approach through to decision, whilst working proactively to prevent homelessness wherever possible. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of Prevention and Relief duties Conducting homelessness assessments and investigations Producing and progressing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) Issuing statutory decisions, including Section 184 notifications Working with applicants, landlords and partner agencies to prevent homelessnessWhat you'll need: Recent Housing Options experience within a UK local authority Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation Ability to attend the office 3 days per weekIf you are interested, please send your CV to (url...

We are currently looking for experienced Homeless Caseworkers to join a busy Housing Needs service. The role will focus on assessing homelessness applications, making statutory decisions and working with households to prevent and relieve homelessness. The successful candidates will have strong local authority homelessness experience, detailed knowledge of current legislation and the ability to manage a caseload from assessment through to decision. The Role ·Assessing homelessness applications and making statutory decisions in line with legislation. ·Managing a caseload of households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. ·Developing and progressing prevention and relief activity to secure appropriate housing outcomes. ·Completing detailed enquiries and investigations to determine statutory duties. ·Drafting legally compliant homelessness decision letters. ·Providing housing advice and explaining statutory decisions to applicants. ·Applying relevant legislation...

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Solutions Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service. The role will focus on assessing homelessness applications, making statutory decisions and preventing and relieving homelessness in accordance with Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996. The successful candidate will manage complex homelessness cases with a high degree of autonomy, including decisions around statutory duties and Private Rented Sector offers. The Role ·Assessing homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. ·Completing detailed investigations and making legally compliant homelessness decisions. ·Assessing Housing Register applications in accordance with Part VI. ·Developing and delivering prevention and relief options for households at risk of homelessness. ·Making appropriate Private Rented Sector offers to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. ·Making decisions regarding the ending and discharge of statutory homelessness...

Job Title: Senior Local Welfare Assistance Officer Location: Ealing, West London (W5 2HL), Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote Hourly rate £23.05 PAYE / £30.09 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior Local Welfare Assistance Officer to support the delivery of essential welfare and support services to residents. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for the day-to-day administration and operational oversight of a team of Local Welfare Assistance Officers, ensuring the effective delivery of the Council's Crisis Resilience Fund, including housing-related support payments. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable residents access financial assistance and travel-related concessions while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational performance. Key...

Housing Allocations & Homelessness Officer Location: Ilford, East London Pay Rate: £25.71 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Working Pattern: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Housing Allocations & Homelessness Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in Ilford. The successful candidate will assess housing register applications, determine priority and eligibility, allocate social housing and provide comprehensive housing advice to vulnerable households. You will also support homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation placements and the discharge of homelessness duties. Key Responsibilities * Assess housing register applications, reviews and changes in circumstances. * Determine eligibility, effective dates, priority and medical needs. * Allocate properties through choice-based lettings and direct matching. * Manage temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO placements. * Provide housing options and...

Adecco are currently recruiting several experienced Housing Solutions Officers to join a fast-paced Housing Demand team within a London local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in preventing and relieving homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents, and delivering impactful housing outcomes. Housing Solutions Officer Public Sector - Local Authority Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension Full Time - Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week £245 per day Umbrella inside IR35 IT Equipment Provided ASAP Start Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office (based in Ealing), remainder at home About You You will be an experienced Housing Officer with a strong background in homelessness prevention and casework within a local authority or similar environment. Essential skills & experience: Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and relevant case law Proven experience managing complex caseloads and delivering...

We are seeking a proactive Housing Solutions Officer to provide specialist housing advice, homelessness prevention, and casework management in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This role is critical in supporting residents at risk of homelessness, offering tailored housing solutions, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties.   You will work with a diverse caseload, including those facing eviction, domestic abuse survivors, and individuals with complex housing needs, securing long-term sustainable accommodation through prevention, relief, and housing options strategies.   Key Responsibilities ·Deliver comprehensive, person-centred housing advice to prevent homelessness. ·Manage a caseload of clients under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. ·Assess applications under the prevention and relief duties, issuing S.184 decision letters where required. ·Identify and address safeguarding concerns,...

We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Register Officer to join a busy Housing team within an East London Local Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing new and existing applications to the Housing Register, ensuring households are assessed accurately and in line with the Council's housing allocation policies. Key Responsibilities ·Assess Housing Register applications and re-registrations, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date. ·Determine applicants' eligibility, effective date, level of priority and any special circumstances affecting their application. ·Activate applications for households that meet the qualifying criteria. ·Assess requests for additional preference on medical grounds. ·Provide clear and comprehensive housing advice, including alternative housing options for applicants who do not qualify for the register. ·Communicate decisions clearly to applicants and manage enquiries relating to their applications....

Join Our Team as a Contingency Housing Officer in Didsbury! Pay rate : £13.60 Hours: 4 on, 4 off , day AND night shifts. 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am. Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? We are looking for a motivated and cheerful Contingency Housing Officer to join our dynamic team in Didsbury on a temporary contract! This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in providing essential housing support to those in need. What You'll Do: As a Contingency Housing Officer, you will be at the forefront of our housing services, ensuring that individuals and families have access to safe and secure accommodations. Your role will include: Assessing housing needs and providing tailored advice to clients. Coordinating temporary housing solutions and support services. Collaborating with local authorities, charities, and housing providers. Keeping accurate records and maintaining case files. Conducting follow-ups to ensure ongoing...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Allocations Officer to join a housing association in Bradford on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in social housing allocations, including housing banding, priority assessments and property allocations. The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility to work from home alongside office-based working in Bradford. As an Allocations Officer, you will be responsible for managing the allocation of social housing properties and ensuring applicants are assessed and housed in accordance with the organisation's allocations policy, procedures and relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities of an Allocations Officer: Assess housing applications and determine applicants' eligibility and housing priority. Manage and review housing banding assessments, ensuring applicants are placed in the correct priority band. Process applications, changes in circumstances...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Solutions Officer for a local authority in East London. In this role, you will provide housing advice, assess housing needs and help residents secure suitable accommodation. Duties: Assess residents' housing needs and circumstances, identifying appropriate housing solutions. Provide clear and accurate advice on housing options, homelessness and tenancy matters. Manage a caseload, ensuring cases are progressed effectively and within required timescales. Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to secure suitable accommodation and support for residents.Qualifications and Experience: Experience working within a housing, homelessness or local authority environment. Experience assessing housing needs and providing housing advice to residents. Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case records. Experience working with vulnerable customers and partner agencies to achieve housing outcomes.What's on offer: Salary:...

About the Role We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Housing Triage Officer to join our Housing Services team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers approaching the service with housing and homelessness concerns, ensuring that individuals receive timely advice, support, and appropriate referrals. You will be responsible for assessing housing needs, triaging homelessness approaches, providing housing options advice, and working closely with specialist housing and homelessness teams to achieve positive outcomes for customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or customer services who is passionate about supporting vulnerable residents and making a positive impact within the community. Key Responsibilities What you'll do on a typical day: * Act as the first point of contact for customers seeking housing assistance, either by telephone, email, online enquiries, or in...

A reputable housing provider in London is currently seeking an experienced Duty Careline Officer – Out of Hours to join its 24/7 Careline and Emergency Control Room service. This is a frontline role providing emergency call handling, welfare checks, emergency visiting and practical support to vulnerable residents and service users. Location: London Core Hours: £21.52 PAYE / £27.48 Umbrella per hour Out-of-Hours Rate: £25.29 PAYE / £32.27 Umbrella per hour Hours: 36 hours per week Contract: 12 weeks initially, with potential for extension Working Pattern: Monday–Sunday, rota-based out-of-hours service Enhanced DBS: Required Full UK Driving Licence: Required UMO Experience: Essential You will respond to telephone and alarm calls, assess the nature and urgency of incidents and coordinate an appropriate response with emergency services, housing teams, care agencies, next of kin and other partner organisations. The successful candidate must have previous UMO experience and be...

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work for a client based in Royston. This position is 5 days full-time on-site support, with call out support as well. Duration time: 12 months currently. Role The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring statutory and legislative compliance, and service delivery of the electrical infrastructure and distribution network across the Royston site. This will include the safety and operational integrity of site electrical equipment and systems, covering both HV (11kV) and LV networks. The role acts as the site Duty Holder and Responsible Electrical Person (REP) and will lead the electrical function, covering maintenance, operation, statutory compliance, and upgrades where necessary. The role is also responsible for ensuring suitable asset integrity practices are in place and that all training and competency requirements within the electrical team are met. The Senior Electrical Engineer...

Behaviour & Inclusion Support East Wakefield ️ Start in September| ⏰ Full-time | Pay based on experience Not every young person needs another sanction or not be completely understood. Sometimes, they just need one adult who doesn’t give up on them. The calm one. The steady presence. The person who can walk into chaos and help things feel safe again. We’re looking for Behaviour & Inclusion Support staff to join a specialist setting in North Bradford, supporting pupils from KS1 to KS4 who’ve found mainstream education tough going. Some students have experienced trauma. Some have been excluded. Some are carrying more than most adults ever see. This role is all about relationships. Showing up consistently. Holding boundaries without confrontation. Helping young people trust school again, one day at a time. What the role looks like No two days are the same, but you’ll be: Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups Helping students regulate emotions and settle into...

Location Orpington, England Job Type Contract, Full-Time hours Salary £150 - £240 Per day Benefits PAYE Job Description The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to primary school pupils in accordance with the national curriculum. The primary teacher plans, prepares and delivers engaging lessons that meet the educational and developmental needs of children. The teacher assesses pupils’ progress and provides constructive feedback to support their learning journey. The role requires maintaining a safe and positive classroom environment that promotes respect and inclusivity. The teacher liaises with parents, carers and colleagues to support pupils’ welfare and academic progress. The position demands active participation in school events, staff meetings, and professional development activities to contribute to continuous school improvement. Job Duties Plan, prepare and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum that engage and motivate...