Accommodation Options OfficerEast London Hybrid (2 Days in Office) Rate: £31.07 per hour (Inside IR35) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 months Extension Potential: Subject to requirements Working Hours: 36 hours per weekRole SummaryWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Accommodation Options Officer to join a busy local authority housing team in East London on an initial 3-month contract.The successful candidate will play a key role in preventing homelessness, supporting residents with a history of rough sleeping and facilitating moves into sustainable private rented sector accommodation.What You Will Do as an Accommodation Options Officer Work with residents with a history of rough sleeping to facilitate move-on from supported accommodation into suitable private rented sector housing. Deliver proactive homelessness prevention services, including negotiating with landlords, sustaining tenancies and identifying alternative housing solutions for households at risk. Assess household circumstances, affordability, support needs and accommodation suitability in accordance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996. Arrange and coordinate emergency and temporary accommodation placements, ensuring properties are suitable and statutory housing duties are met. Work closely with landlords, accommodation providers, internal teams and external support agencies to secure sustainable housing solutions, reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and support ..... full job details .....