Housing Needs Officer
V85103532
£28.42 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Berkshire, Berkshire
Public Sector And Council
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Rate: £28.42 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: 12 months, ongoing
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office (full days), plus participation in duty rota
We are seeking an experienced Housing Needs Officer to join our Housing team in Berkshire. This is a key frontline role requiring strong knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act and proven experience in homelessness decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake full homelessness assessments and issue all statutory homelessness decisions in line with current Part 7 legislation.
- Draft and maintain high-quality Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).
- Manage caseload effectively, ensuring compliance with legal processes and statutory requirements.
- Provide accurate housing advice and support to applicants.
- Participate fully in the duty rota.
- Attend the office 2–3 days per week (full days) to support service delivery.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience of homelessness legislation (Part 7, Housing Act 1996, as amended).
- Proven ability to issue legally compliant homelessness decisions.
- Strong track record in producing excellent standard PHPs.
- Experience of managing complex housing cases from assessment through to decision making.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
Apply today to be considered for this role.
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