About the Role:
One of my local goverment clients-is seeking an experienced and proactive Housing Advice / Homelessness Assessment Officer to join its Housing Options Service. This is a fast-paced and challenging role, ideal for professionals who thrive under pressure and are committed to preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver frontline housing advice and homelessness prevention services.

• Complete comprehensive housing assessments under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

• Undertake prevention and relief casework, with a focus on sustainable housing solutions.

• Manage a varied caseload effectively, meeting statutory deadlines.

• Carry out detailed homelessness enquiries and issue Section 184 decision letters.

• Contribute to the Housing Options Duty Service as part of a rota.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act.

• Proven experience working in a Housing Options or Homelessness Prevention role within a local authority setting.

• Competence in completing assessments, managing cases, and issuing legal decisions.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-demand environment.

• Excellent communication, report writing, and IT skills.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for vulnerable residents.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.