Housing Options Officer

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 .

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