Housing Solutions Officer

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • Feb 12, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Looking for your next Housing Options contract?

An Essex-based local authority is looking for a Housing Solutions Officer to join their team for a 3-month contract. This role will focus on delivering high-quality frontline homelessness services and progressing cases efficiently.

What you'll be doing:

  • Assessing homelessness applications and determining duties under housing legislation
  • Issuing legally robust S184 decisions
  • Progressing prevention and relief cases in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act
  • Creating practical, outcome-focused Personalised Housing Plans

What you'll need:

  • Demonstrable local authority experience within Housing Options
  • Strong understanding of statutory homelessness duties and decision-making
  • Able to attend the office 2 days a week

If you're ready to step into a busy team and make an immediate impact, please send your CV to (url removed).