Options officer Work, Jobs in Hatch Beauchamp, Som (with Salaries)

Housing Options Officer
i-Jobs —Taunton
- £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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18h
Lifeline Support Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Senior Clinical Case Manager
WPA (Western Provident Association) —Taunton
- From £31,930 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Case management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Housing Options Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Taunton
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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11h
LCN Link Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
1d
Patient Transport Liaison Officer (Yeovil Hospital)
EMED Group —Shepton Mallet
- £13.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Clerical Officer Central Bookings
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Park Ranger
Leicester City Council —Abbey
- £32,061 - £34,434 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Digital Design & Development Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Technical Support Officer (Junior RSO)
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh
Ministry of Justice —Yeovil
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Apprenticeship Support Officer
New College Durham —Moor
- £28,980 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Quality Engineer - Records Support (RSO)
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Qualified Probation Officer - Permanent - Bridgwater/Taunton - Full Time / Part Time - Somerset PDU (10206730)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Bridgwater
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Bank - Out of Hours Dentist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £220 - £300 a day
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d

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Housing Options Officer

i-Jobs
Taunton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£22 an hour
18 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
Case note recording
Case record updates
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
Organisational skills
NVQ
Communication skills
A Level
Negotiation

Full job description

Housing Options Officer (Grade 11) – Housing

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri

Contract: 17-Week Temporary Contract (Start Date: 14 Sep 2026)

Location: County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Pay Rate: PAYE £22.00 per hour

About the Role

We're recruiting a Housing Options Officer to join the Council's Adult Services & Housing team. This is a temporary role covering absence, ideal for someone experienced in housing advice, homelessness prevention, and case management.

You'll provide advice, information, and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them explore housing options and secure suitable accommodation.

What You'll Be Doing

Offering advice on homelessness prevention, housing options, tenure rights, and security of tenure
Progressing homeless applications (Part 7) and housing applications (Part 6) in line with legislation and Homefinder Somerset Choice Based Lettings scheme
Carrying out detailed assessments of applicant circumstances and creating personalised housing plans
Making decisions on duties owed (prevention, relief, interim) in compliance with legislation
Maintaining accurate case notes and records in the case management system
Assisting applicants to access private rented accommodation, including financial support via bond guarantee or rent deposit schemes
Working with partners such as housing associations, landlords, police, health services, and voluntary organisations to prevent and reduce homelessness
Visiting applicants in their homes when required and responding to emergencies outside normal hours

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone organised, resourceful, and confident in managing complex housing cases.

You'll ideally have:

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage diverse caseloads with precision and attention to detail
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Knowledge of homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017)
Experience in housing options, housing associations, or local authority housing departments
Experience of partnership working and supporting vulnerable applicants
Education to A-Level or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) with commitment to ongoing professional development
Current driving licence and access to own vehicle
Eligibility to work in the UK
Basic DBS clearance

Why Apply?

Opportunity to make a direct impact on homelessness prevention and housing solutions
Varied caseload with meaningful community outcomes
Short-term contract ideal for gaining specialist housing experience
Remote working with flexibility and occasional field visits

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Company Pension
Ongoing Agency Support
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Additional Information

5 Years Experience
Basic DBS
Eligibility to Work in UK

Reference: OR112852

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: £22.00 per hour

Experience:

Homelessness Reduction Act 2017: 1 year (required)
Housing options: 5 years (required)
manage diverse caseloads: 2 years (required)
Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

driving licence (required)
Basic DBS (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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