A Local Authority in Essex is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer on an initial 3-month contract, with a requirement to attend the office 1-2 days per week.

What you'll be doing:

Assessing homelessness applications in line with Part 7 of the Housing Act
Drafting S184 decision letters and progressing cases through to discharge of duty
Creating and reviewing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act
Providing prevention and relief advice tailored to individual circumstancesWhat you'll need:

Previous experience working as a Housing Options Officer within a Local Authority
Strong experience producing S184 decisions and managing cases end-to-end
Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per weekCVs will be reviewed next Wednesday, with interviews taking place shortly after.

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