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Housing Options Officer

West Midlands, Birmingham , United Kingdom

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Housing Options Officer - West Midlands (Temporary Contract)
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid working may be available)
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £Competitive (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP

A local authority in the West Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team on a 6-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable housing professional to support residents facing homelessness and housing difficulties.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will provide front-line advice and support to applicants under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, carrying out assessments, developing Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs), and working toward positive housing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct detailed homelessness assessments and make legally sound decisions.

Develop and monitor Personalised Housing Plans.

Provide advice on housing options, homelessness prevention, and tenancy sustainment.

Work in partnership with landlords, support services, and internal teams to prevent homelessness.

Maintain accurate records in line with statutory requirements and internal procedures.

Requirements:

Recent experience in a Housing Options or Homelessness Officer role within a local authority.

Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and related legislation.

Confident in managing a varied caseload and making Section 184 decisions.

Proficient in using housing systems and case management tools.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

If you're immediately available and looking for your next role in Housing Options, we'd love to hear from you.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-75002
Position Type: Contract
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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