Housing Options Officer

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Job description

As the Housing Options Officer, you will be responsible for:
To support in delivering an efficient and effective Housing Options, Homelessness and Prevention service
Assist and support customers to retain their existing accommodation, ensure appropriate signposting to partner agencies
Support the Homes for Ukraine Scheme for Guests to secure more permanent housing should they wish to remain living in the County.
To investigate cases where there is a threat of homelessness
Create and maintain accurate and up to date records of client's details
Liaise with all Register Providers, private landlords and other agencies

You will also support and work alongside the Senior Housing Options Officer in representing Housing at meetings both internally and externally along with having experience of working across wider Council departments to assist in the prevention of homelessness.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of this is paid for by us.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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