Senior Housing Options Officer

Job in Hertfordshire, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13, England, UK

Listing for: Park Avenue Recruitment

Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-09

Job specializations:

Government
Government Agency, Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work
Social Work
Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34 GBP Hourly GBP 34.00 HOUR

Location: Hertfordshire

Ready to step into a senior Housing Options role and make an impact?

A Hertfordshire local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Housing Options Officer to join their team on an interim basis.

You will be responsible for managing complex homelessness cases, supporting junior officers, and ensuring statutory duties are delivered in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a caseload of complex homelessness cases from assessment through to decision stage
Providing guidance and oversight to Housing Options Officers.
Making and issuing statutory decisions, including s184 notices
Ensuring compliance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

What you'll need:

Recent experience working as a Senior Housing Options Officer / Team Leader within a UK local authority
Proven experience handling complex and high-risk cases
Ability to work 2/3 days per week in the office
Immediate or short-notice availability

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