Ashfield Council have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Options Officer ????to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,061 - £34,434 per annum (pay award pending).
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of residents in housing need? If so, the Housing Options Officer role may be for you.
You will be responsible for providing a customer focused, high-quality advice and assessment service for people who are threatened with homelessness or are experiencing homelessness.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring customers’ circumstances are investigated and their housing and support needs are assessed in accordance with the homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and the Council’s policies and procedures with a view to prevent or relieve homelessness wherever possible.
To meet the requirements of this role, you must be able to interpret complex legislation and guidance, contribute positively to the development of new working practices and initiatives that help to prevent homelessness, increase the take-up of housing options and minimise the use and cost of temporary accommodation.
Ashfield is a great place to work where employees are valued. Benefits include a very generous holiday entitlement of up to 35 days per year, local government pension and flexible working.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 10 May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18 May 2026
If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join the team as our Housing Options Officer, click "apply" we’d be delighted to receive your application.
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Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community