Mar 08, 2026
Housing Options Officer - Herefordshire
£30-£32 per hour (umbrella) | Initial 3‑Month Contract with Likely Extension
Local Authority | Flexible Hybrid Working : 2 Days in Office
A Local Authority in Herefordshire are looking for a skilled Housing Options Officer to support its busy Housing Solutions service.
This position involves frontline work to prevent homelessness, assess statutory duties, and help households move from temporary accommodation into stable long‑term housing.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out homelessness assessments, triage appointments, and detailed Part VII interviews
Prepare and issue legally compliant Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
Create and regularly review Personalised Housing Plans, ensuring timely case progression
Identify affordable private rented sector options and negotiate successful placements with landlords
Work collaboratively with teams including Allocations, Temporary Accommodation, and Prevention
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Herefordshire, UK
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