Housing Options Officer
16 days ago
Haywards Heath
Job Advert: Relief Duty Officer (Housing Options) Contract: Initial 3-month contract Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) First Recruitment are seeking an experienced Relief Duty Officer (Housing Options) to join our client’s Housing Options Service on an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled housing professional to support a busy frontline team and make a real impact for residents at risk of homelessness. Key Responsibilities • Prevent homelessness through early intervention, tailored advice, and creative problem-solving., • Investigate homelessness applications thoroughly and make timely, legally robust decisions., • Work closely with Housing Associations to support early intervention under the “commitment to refer”., • Assess housing needs, identify risks, and provide realistic solutions to sustain or secure accommodation., • Conduct home visits where appropriate to mediate and support households at risk., • Secure suitable temporary accommodation for eligible clients and monitor their welfare., • Work collaboratively with Social Services, Health, Probation, Police, and other agencies., • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to statistical reporting., • Represent the service at internal and external meetings, including multi-agency forums. Candidate Requirements • Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Housing Options Officer., • Experience using Home Connections and/or HOPE systems is desirable., • Access to a car, • Must hold a current DBS check. Benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services: • 24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services, • Access to the UK's largest employees discount platform, • Specialist medical assistance and support hotline, • Weekly pay, • Hundreds of gym discounts Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability.