Housing Options Officer

Vivid's client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer for a minimum of 6 months with the option to be extended for a further 6 months depending on experience. - Housing Options Officer - North West - 6 months - £25 - 30 per hour - Start ASAP You will be part of a small but dedicated team responsible for the delivery of a busy housing options service responsible for: * Ensuring clients facing homelessness are dealt with appropriately and given sound housing advice * Finding solutions to help clients remain in their existing homes or finds suitable alternative housing * Carrying out interviews with clients are risk of homelessness and offering alternative housing solutions To be considered for this role candidates should have: * A strong knowledge of and understanding of Homelessness Prevention and The Housing Act, in particular parts 6 and 7 of the Act. * The ability to resolve Homelessness issues using said knowledge of The Housing Act. * Knowledge and experience of directly applying homelessness legislation in a Local Authority setting. * Experience in issuing Section 184 Decisions with little to no guidance and an ability to interview clients and assess their applications quickly and accurately. * Experience working with Single Homeless and Rough Sleepers