Housing Options (Homelessness) Officer - 2 posts

Housing Options (Homelessness) Officer - 2 posts

Grade F: £29,093 - £32,654 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Numbers: CH028 & CH049

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Parking
  
  

A unique opportunity is available to join our Housing Options Team and provide advice and assistance to households experiencing homelessness.

We are looking for individuals who are determined to break down barriers in order to find creative and innovative solutions to complex issues that will prevent vulnerable households from becoming homeless. You will have the opportunity to use homeless legislation, policy and procedure to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing housing and support needs for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
• Working with a wide range of partner agencies to find solutions to address the support and housing needs of applicants.
• Working with applicants and partners in order to agree personalised housing plans.
• Making statutory decisions regarding homelessness in accordance with current legislation.
• Taking proactive steps to reduce rough sleeping and prevent homelessness.
• Managing our waiting list and nomination agreements with registered providers.

These posts will be subject to a Basic DBS disclosure.

To apply for these vacancies online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post numbers CH028 & CH049.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.

Interviews are to be held on 16th & 17th July 2025.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER