Housing Options Officer
CV-LibrarySurreycontractPosted: 27 March 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting an experienced Homelessness & Housing Options Officer to join a Surrey-based local authority on a 6-month contract. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week onsite, with parking available, and offering a competitive rate of £29-£33 per hour.
Key requirements:
3+ years' experience in a local authority housing options/homelessness service
Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 & Housing Act 1996 (Part VII)
Experience conducting assessments and issuing Section 184 decisions
Ability to produce high-quality Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
Confident managing complex caseloads independently
Experience using Jigsaw (MRI)Interviews will be commencing next week for a start after the bank holiday.
to discuss the role in more detail
Key requirements:
3+ years' experience in a local authority housing options/homelessness service
Strong knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 & Housing Act 1996 (Part VII)
Experience conducting assessments and issuing Section 184 decisions
Ability to produce high-quality Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs)
Confident managing complex caseloads independently
Experience using Jigsaw (MRI)Interviews will be commencing next week for a start after the bank holiday.
to discuss the role in more detail