Housing Options Officer
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Park Avenue Recruitment
Salary: £28.8 – £32.4 per hour
A very busy local authority of mine based in the South East of England is currently on the lookout for the next Housing Options Officer to join their team.
With a comprehensive understanding and awareness of housing issues and government policies relating to homelessness, you will have a sound working knowledge of the HRA 2017, Housing Act 1996 Part VII and Localism Act 2011. You will have proven ability to manage difficult situations whilst remaining calm, friendly and professional along with experience of working with individuals who are under stress and emotional because they could be living in unsatisfactory housing conditions.
You will be a key player within the housing options team, with responsibility for housing options cases from initial advice/triage through to sustainable housing options including the assessment of homeless applications and providing the relevant support and advice as determined within the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
If you are enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated and are looking to take the next step in your career I would love to talk to you.
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