Housing Options Officer 📍 Location: Rutland 💰 Pay: £17.36 LTD per hour ⏳ Contract: Temporary, full-time I am currently working with a local authority client in Rutland who is seeking a Housing Options Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact, supporting vulnerable individuals and families by delivering an effective homelessness prevention and housing advice service. The Role As a Housing Options Officer, you will: Deliver high-quality housing options and homelessness advice, including triaging enquiries from families, vulnerable adults, and those at risk of homelessness. Apply up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation and statutory duties to ensure accurate advice and case management. Investigate homelessness cases, assess applications, and support clients in securing accommodation in line with legislative requirements. Liaise with registered providers, private landlords, and partner agencies to strengthen housing options and prevention services. Manage and support the housing register, allocations process, and nomination agreements. Assist clients to retain their accommodation through effective prevention, early intervention, and signposting to relevant support agencies. Support temporary accommodation arrangements, including B&B placements, and monitor any related budget spend. Contribute to the Homes for Ukraine scheme, assisting guests to secure more perm...