Housing Options Officer

Housing Options Officer

Watford

3 days a week in the office - 2 days working from home

Competitive rates

Providing a front-line customer focused service to meet the housing needs of people who need housing advice, are threatened with homelessness or who are homeless as required by The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

Managing demand for the council's housing services by managing expectations while offering advice and assistance, to prevent homelessness, or access the full range of alternative housing options.
Acting as a caseworker, holding a caseload of clients who approach the council with a housing issue. To provide advice and assistance to help the client resolve their housing issues through the production of a personal housing plan.
Ensure the council meets its statutory duty in providing the above, with particular reference to the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI & VII, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.
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