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Housing Needs Officer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 28.42 - 28.42 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Housing Needs Officer – Berkshire
Rate: £28.42 per hour (umbrella)
Contract: 12 months, ongoing
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office (full days), plus participation in duty rota
We are seeking an experienced Housing Needs Officer to join our Housing team in Berkshire. This is a key frontline role requiring strong knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act and proven experience in homelessness decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake full homelessness assessments and issue all statutory homelessness decisions in line with current Part 7 legislation.
Draft and maintain high-quality Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs).
Manage caseload effectively, ensuring compliance with legal processes and statutory requirements.
Provide accurate housing advice and support to applicants.
Participate fully in the duty rota.
Attend the office 2–3 days per week (full days) to support service delivery.Requirements:
Extensive knowledge and practical experience of homelessness legislation (Part 7, Housing Act 1996, as amended).
Proven ability to issue legally compliant homelessness decisions.
Strong track record in producing excellent standard PHPs.
Experience of managing complex housing cases from assessment through to decision making.
Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Housing Needs Officer to make a real impact within a busy housing service.
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