Housing Options Officer, Somerset Pay rate to £29.35 per hour Contract role, Housing Options Officer We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset. You will need to have experience in a similar role. Requirements

We require a good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and experience using the Locata system.

Workers must be able to deliver messaging to service users in a compassionate and sympathetic manner.

Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.

To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.

Referral signposting to supporting agencies.

Remote working, Duty rota approx 2 days a week, details discussed at interview. Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover (08:30-17:00 daily)

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