Housing Options Officer
CV-LibraryEssexcontractPosted: 18 June 2026
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An Essex-based local authority is looking for a Housing Options Officer to join their team for a 3-month contract. This role will focus on delivering high-quality frontline homelessness services and progressing cases efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
Assessing homelessness applications and determining duties under housing legislation
Issuing legally robust S184 decisions
Progressing prevention and relief cases in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act
Creating practical, outcome-focused Personalised Housing PlansWhat you'll need:
Demonstrable local authority experience within Housing Options
Strong understanding of statutory homelessness duties and decision-making
Able to attend the office 2/3 days a weekIf you're ready to step into a busy team and make an immediate impact, please send your CV to (url removed)
An Essex-based local authority is looking for a Housing Options Officer to join their team for a 3-month contract. This role will focus on delivering high-quality frontline homelessness services and progressing cases efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
Assessing homelessness applications and determining duties under housing legislation
Issuing legally robust S184 decisions
Progressing prevention and relief cases in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act
Creating practical, outcome-focused Personalised Housing PlansWhat you'll need:
Demonstrable local authority experience within Housing Options
Strong understanding of statutory homelessness duties and decision-making
Able to attend the office 2/3 days a weekIf you're ready to step into a busy team and make an immediate impact, please send your CV to (url removed)