Triage Officer

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • May 22, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

I'm currently working with an Essex local authority who are looking to bring in an experienced Triage Officer to support their busy homelessness team.

This is a great opportunity for someone confident handling triage, prevention, and early intervention, acting as the first point of contact for residents approaching with housing issues.

Key responsibilities:

  • Acting as the first point of contact for all new housing enquiries
  • Carrying out initial assessments and triage of households
  • Establishing risk of homelessness at first contact
  • Providing early intervention advice for those not yet within the 56-day prevention window
  • Managing a caseload to progress triage assessments where needed
What they're looking for:
  • Recent experience in a Housing Options / Homelessness role
  • Ability to attend the offices 3 days a week
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car

Interested?
Send your CV to (url removed) along with your availability for a call, and I'll be in touch.