Housing Options Officer

17 Days Old

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Options Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.

In this role you will provide housing advice, prevent homelessness, and support the delivery of affordable housing outcomes by working with residents, partners, and legal teams.

Duties:

Provide housing advice and assess homelessness applications to prevent and relieve homelessness
Manage a caseload and make decisions on temporary accommodation placements
Investigate landlord and tenant disputes, including illegal eviction and harassment cases
Support affordable housing delivery through S106 agreements, working with legal and internal teams

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

Experience working in Housing Options, Housing Needs, or Local Authority Lettings environments
Handling complex and sensitive cases, including vulnerable or stressed customers
Knowledge of housing law, homelessness legislation, and government policy
Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and legal professionals

What's on offer:

Salary: £19ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

How to apply:

Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed).INDSCGTK
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Location:
Reading
Salary:
£19 /hour may be negotiable depending on experience
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Property Services

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