An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Housing Options Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector''s Local Authority clients in a temporary contract, initially for six months (but with every possibility of being extended).Our client is based close to North London and this is a full time role for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Office attendance is required two days each week as you will be involved on the phone duty for the week. You will be dealing with any homeless approaches on the day when attending the office, and will hold a caseload (around 40) which will involve working from the initial stage of an approach through to making main duty decisions. The successful candidate will also be expected to complete s184 decisions, and will be working with people from all backgrounds and taking them right through from initial triage to prevention/relief/main duty.Due to the busy nature of the role, the client is keen for applicants to possess previous experience of: Interviewing clients and resolving all housing problems. Processing claims for homeless applications as required under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). Advising and preventing homelessness by offering the correct advice to clients approaching the Council as homeless. Assessing whether those who are threatened with homelessness qualify for private sector options under the Housing Act, Part VII, as amended. Having regard to the Homelessness Code of Guidance and the Council''s Homelessness ..... full job details .....