Housing Options Officer, Somerset

Housing Options Officer, Somerset  
Pay rate to £29.35 per hour  
Contract role, Housing Options Officer  
  
We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset.  
You will need to have experience in a similar role.  
Requirements  

• We require a good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and experience using the Locata system.   

• Workers must be able to deliver messaging to service users in a compassionate and sympathetic manner.   

• Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.   

• Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.   

• To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.   

• Referral signposting to supporting agencies.   

• Remote working, Duty rota approx 2 days a week, details discussed at interview. Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover (08:30-17:00 daily) 

 
 
 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you -  
 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you.  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information  
  
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.