Housing Options Officer

Job Title: Housing Options Officer  

Permanent  

Full Time - 37 hours per week  

Grade F - £34,062 - £38,086 per annum  

 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)  

Closing Date for accepting applications: 1st June 2025 

 The Council is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Housing Options Officer. You will be responsible in being part of a small team to deliver a customer orientated service to prevent homelessness within the Housing Options and Homelessness service.   Experience in carrying out statutory duties under homelessness legislation would be essential.  A driving licence and use of car is also essential.  

You will also need to demonstrate the following:  

  

• Experience in homelessness and/or housing advice casework  

• Working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, housing legislation and benefit regulations  

• Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary  

• Good understanding of welfare benefits  

• A customer focus  

• Comprehensive knowledge of housing & homelessness policy, procedures and legislation.  

 For further information/an informal discussion please contact Marie Gentgall on 01277 312500  

Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.