Housing Options Officer

Lancashire Local Authority | Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week Onsite A Lancashire-based Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to support its Housing Solutions service during a high-demand period. This is a part-time opportunity, requiring onsite presence two days per week. You'll play a key role in delivering front line homelessness services, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities while driving positive, sustainable housing outcomes for residents. The Role Carry out homelessness assessments, triage enquiries, and detailed interviews in accordance with current legislation Make legally robust Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Create, implement, and review Personalised Housing Plans with clear, outcome-focused actions Explore and secure private rented sector options, negotiating effectively with landlords and agents Work collaboratively with internal teams including Temporary Accommodation, Allocations, and Prevention Maintain thorough, accurate, and audit-ready case recordsContract Details £26-£27 per hour (umbrella) 3-month contract with strong potential for extension Hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite in Lancashire Immediate start preferredAbout You Recent Local Authority experience managing statutory homelessness caseloads Strong working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996 Part VII Confident managing a varied caseload independently Solutions-focused, proactive, and prevention-led in your approachApply Now Please send your CV to (url removed), along with your availability for interview and notice period