Housing Options Officer (588554)

The Housing Options Service is responsible for discharging Bradford Council’s statutory duties towards customers in housing need.  We are looking for dynamic staff who can work in a busy, front-line environment, with a large team.  The role involves working with vulnerable customers, preventing their homelessness and achieving sustainable long term outcomes.

We are looking for staff with practical demonstrable experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.  It is not essential but advantageous if you have carried out homelessness assessments under S184 (Part VII, HA1996) applying relevant Legislation, Case Law, the Homelessness Code of Guidance 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

Your education will include at least NVQ Level 4 standard in a relevant discipline such as Housing, Housing Advice, Social Sciences or 5 years experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.

For further information regarding this post please contact Saeed Patel on 07773 589597 or email s.patel@bradford.gov.uk

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

Closing Date: 13^th March 2024

Please find attached Job Profile: Housing Options Officer - JP.doc

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