Housing Options Officer

I’m currently working with a local authority in London that is looking for a Housing Options Officer to join their team as soon as next month on a minimum 6-month contract. This means you will be able to work over the Christmas period and avoid the drought that usually occurs at the beginning of the year.

Role Details:

• Position: Housing Options Officer
• Rate: £28.00ph - £29.00ph umbrella (DOE)
• Location: London
• Contract Length: Minimum 6 months

Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of up-to-date Housing Reduction Act (HRA) legislation
• Experience making Section 184 decisions
• Ability to manage the full process from assessment through to Main Duty
• Proactive approach to assisting clients in need of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and preventing homelessness.
• Having Jigsaw housing system knowledge would be highly desirable.

If you have previous experience in these areas and feel you’d be the right fit, please get in touch! My email is rakeem.kamara@oysterpartnership.com, or you can call me on 07445623319.

If you know someone who would be perfect for this role, please feel free to forward this email to them.

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