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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West London, are looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their homelessness service area.  

Position: Housing Options Officer
Rate: £29 per hour (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (May 2026) Possible Extension  

Job Duties: 

• To conduct housing options interviews with customers focussing on assessing housing needs, preventing homelessness and giving good quality advice on the housing choices.
• To negotiate and mediate with landlords, parents and other accommodation providers to prevent homelessness and provide practical assistance.
• To provide good quality advice, information and assistance through face-to-face interviews, home visits, co-location, by telephone.
• To provide the above through a detailed knowledge of housing legislation and case law in relation to homelessness, children, immigration law, social housing sector landlord and tenant law.
• To confirm eligibility and that there is a reason to believe that an applicant is homeless and in priority need when determining whether accommodation is to be provided.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within the social housing sector or a similar organisation.
• Previous experience of working in a Housing Options role or equivalent.
• The ability to deliver homelessness prevention and housing option solutions to diverse communities.
• Knowledge of the duties owed to the homeless under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 as amended including Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and the Homelessness Act 2002.
• Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985 and 1988, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and knowledge of Family law and welfare benefits.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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