Specialist Housing Options Officer
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An opportunity has arisen in the Housing Options Team to work as a Specialist Housing Options Officer.
The Specialist Housing Options Officers help Domestic Abuse Victims and vulnerable housing options clients to maintain their tenancies or provide the necessary support to secure safe accommodation.
Clients can often be in crisis following homelessness and have a wide range of support needs. The team assess the Council’s homelessness duties working closely with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies such as Social Service, the Police, Domestic Abuse Outreach, DWP, Children’s Centres, Citizens Advice Waverley, school link workers and health professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a specialist team and deliver a vital service to vulnerable homeless clients.
It also provides an opportunity to work both within and across Council teams, as well as with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
We need someone with a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless clients and the Council’s legal duties to them as well as having excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must be able to meet the Essential Job Description Criteria.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jacqui Wilkinson 01483 523175 or Sarah Stewart on 01483 523052
Closing date for applications: 9am on the 27th October 2025
Interview date: 3rd November 2025
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £22,683.78 - £38,150 per year