Housing Options Officer

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Options Officer to join a Housing Needs team in Kirkby, Nottinghamshire.

The successful candidate will provide a high-quality housing advice and assessment service to individuals and families who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, ensuring that statutory duties are met and positive outcomes are achieved.

The role involves hybrid working, 2 days at office in Kirkby.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Deliver comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention services in line with current legislation, statutory guidance, and council policies.
Investigate homelessness applications thoroughly and manage cases from initial contact through to resolution.
Conduct detailed housing needs assessments and develop personalised housing plans.
Make legally sound Section 184 homelessness decisions.
Work proactively to prevent and relieve homelessness wherever possible.
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