Housing Options Officer

We are looking for a Housing Options Officer to join the team of a well established organisaiton in the Taunton area.
This role is a hybrid position, offering a temporary contract.
Housing Options Officer Monday to Friday Taunton, Hybrid working Temporary - 12 weeks plus £25-28ph via umbrella As a Housing Options Officer, you will be responsible for: Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.
To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.
Referral signposting to supporting agenciesTo be succesful as a Housing Options Officer you will need: A good understanding of housing legislations Knowlede of part 7 of the 1997 housing act and the homelessness act 2002 Knowledge of relevant legislation including duties to accondate under housing act 1996 part VIIThe benefits of this role are: Hybrid working Opportunity to gain more knowledge in housing options Friendly team If this role is of interest, please apply directly to this advert or contact (phone number removed) for more information