Housing Options Officer

• Locations

  Slough, Berkshire

• Salary

  £145 - £184 per day

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Housing Options officer (Approach/Prevention)

Slough Borough Council

19 Weeks contract

37 Hours Per Week

Start Date: 18/11/2024 – End Date: 31/03/2025

PAYE £18.15 or an Umbrella £23.00 – Per Hour Rate

Housing Options officer required – must be experienced in homeless prevention work, tasks, and law – minimum 2 years’ experience required, 3 day per week in the office.

Purpose of Job:

• To actively support the prevention of homelessness by providing a comprehensive housing options and advice service.
• In addition to this, fulfilling the statutory obligations in respect of homelessness and access to housing solutions and work with, partner organizations.
• Under the guidance of the Housing Needs Team Lead, the post-holder will be responsible for undertaking timely and appropriate assessments of applicants seeking support, from the Local Authority.

Main Accountabilities:

• To consider and assess homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.
• To investigate, assess, assist, advise and determine customers housing options, providing the Council’s statutory obligations in relation to housing advice and homeless services including the s184 notifications and direct communication via phone, email or in person, with members of the public seeking support or advice.
• To ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties in providing the above, with particular reference to the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Parts VI and VII, the Housing Act, taking into account, the relevant codes of guidance, case law and agreed legislative and service standards.
• To actively work with clients to prevent their homelessness.
• By assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted.
• To actively pursue further housing options by referring to the Private Rented Sector team and supported housing accommodation providers as appropriate.

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