Housing Options Officer

Company: Essential Employment
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Job Description

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Housing Options Officer needed in Nottingham Paying  £17.26 per hr ref OR26734

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide housing options advice and homelessness prevention support
  • Assess applications under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended)
  • Complete homelessness assessments and develop Personalised Housing Plans
  • Explore and negotiate accommodation solutions, including private rented options
  • Liaise with landlords and external partners to prevent homelessness
  • Make and record lawful, well-evidenced decisions in line with legislation and guidance
  • Maintain accurate case records and issue statutory correspondence
  • Manage a caseload of prevention and relief cases within agreed timescales

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to  quoting the reference number. 

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. xwzovoh Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Posted: April 10th, 2026