Housing Options Officer

Position: Full-Time Housing Options Officer Needed
Exciting full-time role available for a Housing Options Officer with a Local Authority client in North London. This six-month temporary position requires expertise in homeless case management and effective client communication.

In this role, you will support individuals at risk of homelessness, managing a caseload of around 40. Your responsibilities will involve assessing client needs, conducting interviews, and implementing solutions to alleviate housing issues. With a focus on the Housing Act, you will contribute to maintaining the Council’s prevention agenda. Attendance at the office for two days weekly is critical for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview clients and provide solutions to housing concerns

• Process homeless applications in compliance with housing law

• Advise clients on homelessness prevention

• Evaluate eligibility for private sector housing

• Update Personal Housing Plans (PHPs) regularly

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in local authority housing support in recent years

• Sound knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act

• Strong administrative capacity and IT skills

• Ability to engage with challenging clients

• Experience with the LOCATA system

Utilize your housing knowledge to make impactful changes for those in need.
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