Housing Options Officer
Employer Trafford Council
Location Sale Waterside, Sale, Manchester, M33 7ZF & hybrid working
Salary range - £32,061 to £33,699
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern Full time
Working hours 36.25 hours per week
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Contract type Fixed term
Temporary End Date 31 March 2026
Application deadline 15 October 2025
Interview type In person
About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy within the Housing Options Team based in Sale. In the role of a Housing Options Officer, you will contribute towards the efficient and effective management of the Housing Options Service through various channels including the promotion and maintenance of excellent standards of customer service based on service provision. You will deal with enquiries that assist customers with individual queries, prevention of homelessness and make decisions around homelessness.
Our Housing Options Service Trafford (HOST) Team is based at offices in Sale Waterside. The team carries out the housing advice and homelessness functions for Trafford borough. This includes homelessness prevention, homelessness assessment and the provision of housing options, emergency and temporary accommodation, for people in housing need in Trafford.
About you
We are looking for someone with 1/2 years’ experience working in a similar environment delivering homelessness prevention and housing related support services. You must have up to date knowledge and experience of the Homeless Reduction Act and associated legislation relevant to addressing homelessness prevention and managing homelessness, with proven experience of working within a multi-functional team and with partners and key stakeholders. We also want people with experience of successfully meeting individual set targets in a high-pressured environment that delivers lean and efficient services whilst delivering high levels of performance. The role requires conducting interviews with customers, face to face or by telephone to ensure solutions are offered in the best interest of the customer in accordance with policy, best practice and relevant legislation. Knowledge of Trafford’s Allocations Policy and Choice Based Lettings systems would also be beneficial
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email Alison Dann, Housing Options Team Leader
Contact details are Alison.dann@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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