Housing Options Officer

Job Introduction

3x permanent full time (37 hours) and 1x fixed term contract (until March 2030) full time (37 hours)

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 recent demonstrable practical work 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 a recent demonstrable practical work experience in a Housing related environment providing advice on prevention of homelessness, housing advice and assistance.

For further information regarding this post please contact Clement Chikaonda 01274 437902 clement.chikaonda@bradford.gov.uk 

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.