Housing officer Work, Jobs in Taunton (with Salaries)

Housing Options Officer
i-Jobs —Taunton
- £22 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Lifeline Support Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Neighbourhood Officer - Estates
Mid-Devon District Council —Tiverton
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Conflict management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Revenues and Benefits Information Officer
Mid-Devon District Council —Tiverton
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
2d
Case Manager - Tenancy and Estates
Civic Recruitment Limited —Taunton
- £25.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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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
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Performance Manager (HEO)
Department for Work and Pensions —Taunton
- £38,772 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Co-Production Lead (Adult Social Care and Housing Commissioning Service)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £55,101 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
Lettings Adviser
LiveWest —Weston-super-Mare
- £31,900 - £33,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Casual Community Meals Delivery Officer
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £13.05 - £14.63 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Bank - Out of Hours Dentist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £220 - £300 a day
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Housing Options Officer

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Taunton

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Full-time | Fixed term contract
£22 an hour
6 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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housing officer jobs in taunton

Housing Options Officer

Lifeline Support Officer

Neighbourhood Officer - Estates

Revenues and Benefits Information Officer

Case Manager - Tenancy and Estates

Clerical Officer Central Bookings

Performance Manager (HEO)

Co-Production Lead (Adult Social Care and Housing Commissioning Service)

Lettings Adviser

Casual Community Meals Delivery Officer

Bank - Out of Hours Dentist

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