Housing Options Officer needed in Kirkby in Ashfield, £22.99ph PAYE - Reference: OR10998 Working to prevent and relieve homelessness by offering advice and support to individuals facing housing challenges Consider and assess homeless applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 To provide clients with a personalised Housing Plan to ensure clients have the best chance to improve their housing options. To reach decisions and recommendations on homelessness cases, in accordance with the legislation and relevant case law. Assess the clients needs, explore options and make decisions related to housing, working with those at risk of becoming homeless or already experiencing homelessness. Assessing Homeless Applications from first initial contact through to making s184 decisions Dealing with both clients and multiagency staff both in person, over the phone and via Teams. To ensure that risk assessments are carried out and referrals are made as necessary for clients to enable them to be considered for all housing options This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.