Housing Needs Officer

Slough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1 Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves delivering a high-quality customer-focused Housing Needs service ensuring effective assessment prevention and relief of homelessness in line with statutory duties. The position requires expertise in homelessness legislation Housing Reduction Act (HRA) processes and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. The successful candidate will make lawful decisions develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and assist residents in securing appropriate housing solutions.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed homelessness assessments under the Housing Act 1996 Part VII Homelessness Act 2002 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Manage cases through Prevention Relief and Main Duty stages ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
Prepare and issue legally sound s184 decision letters.
Identify appropriate housing solutions including temporary accommodation private rented sector options and supported housing pathways.
Collaborate with internal departments external agencies landlords and voluntary organizations to prevent homelessness.

Essential Experience Required

Considerable experience delivering homelessness services including Relief and Main Duty casework.
Strong background in homelessness decision-making including issuing legally robust determinations.
Proven experience applying Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 Homelessness Act 2002 and HRA 2017.
Advanced experience dealing with homelessness cases involving landlord/tenant disputes evictions and housing rights.

Essential Qualifications Required

In-depth knowledge of:
- Housing Act 1996 Part VII
- Homelessness Act 2002
- Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA 2017)
- Relevant case law and guidance (e.g. Code of Guidance)
Strong understanding of welfare benefits housing options and tenancy law.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Bi-weekly payments
Office presence required 2/3 days per week
Standard DBS required

The role closes on 29th Jan 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To deliver a highquality customerfocused Housing Needs service ensuring the effective assessment prevention and relief of homelessness in accordance with statutory duties. The role requires specialist knowledge of homelessness legislation Housing Reduction Act (HRA) processes and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 to make lawful decisions develop Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) and support residents in securing suitable housing solutions

Required Education:

1 Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThis role involves delivering a high-quality customer-focused Housing Needs service ensuring effective assessment prevention and relief of homelessness in line with statutory duties. The position requires expertise in homelessness legislation Housing Red...