Local Authority Housing Options Officer, Somerset 
Pay rate to £28.71 per hour 
Contract role, Housing Options Officer   
We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Options Officer in Somerset. 
You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority. 
Requirements - We require a good working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and experience using the Locata system.  
- Workers must be able to deliver messaging to service users in a compassionate and sympathetic manner.  
- Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  
- Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs.  
- To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.  
- Referral signposting to supporting agencies.  
- Remote working, Duty rota approx 2 days a week, details discussed at interview. Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover (08:30-17:00 daily) 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-    
- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to   
- An easy registration process (all done online)   
- Referral schemes and incentives    
- Ongoing compliance managed for you   
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!    
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk