Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset

HO-26948

£28.71 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Somerset, Somerset

Social Care

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset 
Pay rate to £28.71 per hour 
Contract role, Housing Options Officer 
  
We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset. 
You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority. 
Requirements 
  • We require a good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and experience using the Locata system.  
  • Workers must be able to deliver messaging to service users in a compassionate and sympathetic manner.  
  • Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  
  • Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.  
  • To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.  
  • Referral signposting to supporting agencies.  
  • Remote working, Duty rota approx 2 days a week, details discussed at interview. Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover (08:30-17:00 daily) 
 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-   
 
  • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to   
  • An easy registration process (all done online)   
  • Referral schemes and incentives    
  • Ongoing compliance managed for you   
  • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  
   
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!   
 
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk