Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset

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) 

 
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
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. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.