Housing Options Officer

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • Dec 11, 2025
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Looking for a long-term Housing Options Officer contract outside of London?

A local authority in East Sussex is looking for a Housing Options Officer to start immediately on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong chance of extension.

What you'll be doing:
Handling homelessness applications from first approach through to main duty decisions
Completing s184 decisions and updating Personal Housing Plans (PHPs)
Managing a caseload of around 40 clients
Providing advice and prevention support to those at risk of homelessness

You'll be in the office two days a week to cover phone duty and manage occasional in-person homeless approaches.

Less than an hour from Central London, the council is easily accessible by public transport.

What helps you stand out:
Experience with Abritas or Civica systems
Background working with a local authority housing team for 2 years+

Pay rate: 28-31 per hour, depending on experience

To apply, send your CV to (url removed).