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Want to make a direct impact in preventing homelessness?
A local authority in Kent are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Housing Options Officer to join their busy housing options team, coming into their offices 2 days a week.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct detailed investigations and assessments for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, sectioning 184 decisions.
- Provide clear and expert advice on all available housing options, including prevention, relief and private rented sector solutions.
- Develop, implement and monitor Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), supporting applicants through each step toward sustainable housing.
- Arrange and manage placements into temporary accommodation where required, based on assessed need and suitability.
- Provide duty cover on allocated days, meeting clients face to face and responding to emergency homelessness cases.
- 2 days a week of office presence.
If you are passionate about making a real impact and have the relevant housing and homelessness experience, please send your CV to (url removed), along with your availability to interview.
