Housing Options Officer

Lancashire Local Authority | Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week Onsite

A Lancashire-based Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to support its Housing Solutions service during a high-demand period. This is a part‑time opportunity, requiring onsite presence two days per week.

You’ll play a key role in delivering front line homelessness services, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities while driving positive, sustainable housing outcomes for residents.

• Carry out homelessness assessments, triage enquiries, and detailed interviews in accordance with current legislation
• Make legally robust Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Create, implement, and review Personalised Housing Plans with clear, outcome-focused actions
• Explore and secure private rented sector options, negotiating effectively with landlords and agents
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Temporary Accommodation, Allocations, and Prevention
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and audit‑ready case records

£26-£27 per hour (umbrella)

3‑month contract with strong potential for extension

Hybrid working - 2 days per week onsite in Lancashire

Immediate start preferred

• Recent Local Authority experience managing statutory homelessness caseloads
• Strong working knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996 Part VII
• Confident managing a varied caseload independently
• Solutions‑focused, proactive, and prevention‑led in your approach

Please send your CV to (url removed), along with your availability for interview and notice period