![Carrington West](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Housing Options Officer - Mid Devon
Rate: £23.32 p/h Umbrella
Duration: 5 months initially
Hours: 37 a week
They can offer flexible hybrid and remote working.
KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness legislation.
KEY SERVICES ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.To provide a high level of service delivery taking account of Council's policies and procedures and to promote a culture of customer focus.
2.To contribute to service development in co-operation with other colleagues and the Housing Options Manager.
3.To maintain Devon Home Choice policy and procedures within a defined area of Mid Devon.
4.To attend home visit and other venues as appropriate to provide a housing advice service to members of the public.
5.To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of legislation and case law relating to the duties of the post holder.
6.To interview and assist those persons who believe themselves to be homeless or threatened with homelessness giving advice on their housing options.
7.To interview and assist those persons requiring housing advice, giving advice on their housing options as required under the Housing Act.
8.To help prevent homelessness by directing applicants to the appropriate advice and assistance.
9.To make formal decisions on homeless applications.
10.To make formal decisions on Devon Home Choice applicants.
11.To ensure that Bed and Breakfast accommodation, short life and other temporary accommodation is available to meet the needs of those who are homeless.
12.To allocate temporary accommodation in accordance with the Housing Act legislation.
13.To maintain regular contact with Housing Associations and other providers of affordable housing and assist them with the Devon Home Choice management of vacancies as appropriate.
14.To support the Housing Options Manager in project work, as appropriate; this may include working on research to inform the Housing enabling role. .
15.To undertake visits, as required, to determine housing needs and prepare housing plans
16.To prepare homelessness and lettings statistics.
17.To serve Notices upon applicants in temporary accommodation.
18.To attend court as and when required
19.To deal with routine correspondence and telephone enquiries relating to the activities.
20.To undertake all relevant training required.
21.To deputise for the Housing Options Manager as appropriate.
22.To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
If you are interested please send a CV to (url removed) at your earliest convenience or call me on (phone number removed)
We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Housing Options Officer
3 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Mid Devon District Council Full time**About this job** **PERMANENT**: 23.5 hours per week **SALARY**: £19, 752 - £21, 480 **LOCATION**: Tiverton An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Housing Options Service. We are seeking a Housing Options Officer to join our team to support us in delivering excellent housing options services. The post holder will be required to provide all...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 days ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom Carrington West Full timeHousing Options Officer - Mid DevonRate: £23.32 p/h UmbrellaDuration: 5 months initiallyHours: 37 a weekThey can offer flexible hybrid and remote working.KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 days ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time £23Housing Options Officer - Mid Devon Rate: £23.32 p/h Umbrella Duration: 5 months initially Hours: 37 a week They can offer flexible hybrid and remote working.KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES:To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness...
-
Housing Options Officer
3 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Carrington West Full timeHousing Options Officer - Mid Devon Rate: £23.32 p/h Umbrella Duration: 5 months initially Hours: 37 a week They can offer flexible hybrid and remote working. KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and...
-
Housing Options Officer
3 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
5 days ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom Resourcing Group Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness. Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected...
-
Housing Options Officer
1 month ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
1 month ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
3 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
3 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness.Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead to...
-
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Matching Staff Solutions Ltd Full timeMatching Staff Solutions are working alongside our client to find a Housing Options Officer based in Tiverton. This role is on a contract starting in May until September 2024. The purpose of this role is to provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing. **Monday to Friday 08:30am...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 weeks ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time**What's involved with this role: **Temporary Housing Options Officer - Housing** **Reference no: M Devon 5248280** **Pay Rate: up to £18.53 per hour PAYE depending on experience** **37 Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00** **This opening assignment is for 4 months** **City: TIVERTON** **Enhanced DBS disclosure required** **Flexible working hours -...
-
Housing Options Officer
23 hours ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time**What's involved with this role: **Temporary Housing Options Officer - Housing** **Reference no: M Devon 5248280** **Pay Rate: up to £18.53 per hour PAYE depending on experience** **37 Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00** **This opening assignment is for 4 months** **City: TIVERTON** **Enhanced DBS disclosure required** **Flexible working hours -...
-
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom Sapphire Recruitment Full time**Location**: Tiverton, Devon **Job Type**:Temporary, Full-time, Hybrid Working **Remuneration**:£17.12 to £18.53 Per Hour As a Housing Options Officer, you'll provide essential housing advice, manage waiting lists, and address homelessness within the legal framework, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include offering advice and...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 days ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom Matching Staff Solutions Ltd Full timeMatching Staff Solutions are working alongside our client to find a Housing Options Officer based in Tiverton. This role is on a contract starting in May until September 2024. The purpose of this role is to provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing.Monday to Friday 08:30am -...
-
Housing Options Officer
4 days ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time**What's involved with this role: Temporary Housing Options Officer - HousingReference no: M Devon Pay Rate: up to £18.53 per hour PAYE depending on experience37 Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00This opening assignment is for 4 monthsCity: TIVERTONEnhanced DBS disclosure required**Flexible working hours - hybrid workingProvide a professional housing advice,...
-
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Tiverton, United Kingdom iWork Recruitment Limited Full timeContract to start on 07-05-24 until 27-09-24 with a possible extension. **ACCOUNTABILITIES**: To provide a professional housing advice, housing waiting list, and homelessness service to those in need of affordable housing as per the Housing Act and Homelessness legislation. To provide a high level of service delivery taking account of Client’s policies...
-
Housing Options Officer
2 months ago
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom RJS Resourcing Ltd Full timeOur local authority client is looking to recruit an experienced Housing Options Officer who has experience giving housing advice including housing waiting lists and homelessness services to those in need of housing in line with the Housing Act and legislation relating to Homelessness. Initially this role is four months but may well be extended and/or lead...