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Are you a Housing Options Support Officer for work in Hertfordshire?
Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in Hertfordshire is looking to recruit a Housing Options Support Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.
This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.
We are looking for a Housing Options Support Officer to assist in delivering housing advice, homelessness prevention, and housing solutions. This role will support individuals and families facing housing challenges while ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation and local authority policies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Housing Options team, supporting casework, managing applications, and liaising with external partners to secure suitable housing solutions.Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:
- Assist in providing tailored housing advice to clients facing homelessness or housing insecurity.
- Support the assessment and processing of homelessness applications, ensuring compliance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- Help manage placements into temporary accommodation, liaising with landlords and support services.
- Work with housing providers, social services, and welfare teams to deliver effective housing solutions.
- Maintain accurate records using Jigsaw, Locata, Northgate, or other housing systems.
- Engage with landlords to prevent evictions and negotiate tenancy sustainment options.
- Assist Housing Options Officers in preparing case reports, responding to inquiries, and coordinating appointments.
If you're looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in Hertfordshire, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Housing Options Support Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
