Job Description
Housing Options LeadSloughTemp – 6 MonthsFull TimeA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Options/Needs Lead to join a Housing Needs team based in Slough. This is a key role leading a frontline team responsible for homelessness prevention, housing advice, and needs assessments, contributing directly to the council’s housing strategy. THE ROLEAs Housing Options Lead, you will oversee a team of Housing Needs Officers to deliver high-quality, customer-focused housing advice and homelessness services.Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a team of 5-6 providing advice, prevention, relief, and statutory homelessness assessments under Part 7
* Leading and supporting complex casework, including decision-making on legal duties
* Ensuring efficient use of the council’s homeless prevention fund
* Representing the service across internal departments and external agencies
* Monitoring service performance and leading on continuous improvement initiatives
* Providing expert advice and guidance on housing law and complex housing cases
* Acting as duty manager in the absence of the Housing Demand Manager
THE CANDIDATEThe successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar Housing Options or Housing Needs Team Leader/Lead Officer role within a Local Authority setting.Essential skills and experience:
* Extensive background in homelessness prevention and housing advice
* Strong understanding of relevant housing, homelessness, and immigration legislation
* Experience managing staff performance and service delivery in a frontline housing team
* Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder management skills
* Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and make legally compliant decisions
THE CONTRACTWorking Hours: Full time, Monday to FridayLength of Contract: 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to extend or become permanentRate: £37.00 per hour (LTD) / £31.75 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) HOW TO APPLYIf interested in this role please apply using the link, or email .uk or call and ask for Beth for more infoIf the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!