Housing Options Officer

3 Days Old

£28-£30 per hour (umbrella) | 3 Month Contract

Local Authority | Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week Onsite

A Local Authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer to strengthen its Housing Solutions team during a busy period.

In this role, you'll provide front line support to households at risk of homelessness, ensuring statutory duties are met while working proactively to secure sustainable long‑term housing outcomes.

Key Duties

Conduct homelessness assessments, initial triage, and in‑depth interviews in line with legislation
Issue clear and compliant Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
Develop and monitor Personalised Housing Plans, ensuring effective case management and timely action
Identify suitable private sector opportunities and negotiate placements with landlords and agents
Work closely with teams such as Temporary Accommodation, Allocations, and Prevention services
Maintain accurate and well‑structured case records and documentationContract Details

£26-£28 per hour (umbrella)
Hybrid working - 2 days per week required in the Cheshire office
Immediate start preferred
3 month contract with a strong likelihood of extensionWhat You'll Need

Recent experience managing homelessness cases within a Local Authority
Solid understanding of the HRA 2017, Housing Act 1996 Part VII, and homelessness statutory duties
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
A proactive, prevention‑focused approach

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Please send your CV to (url removed), along with your earliest availability for an interview
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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£28 - £30 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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