An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Options Team. Working as a Housing Options Officer you will be required to provide a comprehensive housing advice and homelessness prevention service. The successful candidate will advise people on a wide range of housing issues and welfare benefits, assess support needs and work in partnership with all relevant agencies to find sustainable housing solutions. If you are unable to prevent Homelessness then you will be required carry out an assessment under the Homeless Legislation to determine any longer term housing duty. You will need to demonstrate a good knowledge of the main causes for homelessness and legal and other remedies available.