Are you a specialist in social housing that has Housing Options experience? Are you able to push yourself to reach performance targets? The London Borough of Lewisham are looking to employ an individual with an enthusiastic attitude to deliver a high-quality housing service to our residents in the area. The successful candidate will be required to join a dynamic, customer focussed team with aims to reach targets are solve any complex problems that appear in the job role. Structured supervision and appropriate training/support will be given prior so they can confidently carry out their role.Essential Requirements: Candidates are required to have sound working knowledge and experience of undertaking homelessness assessments using the following:Housing Act 1996Homelessness Reduction Act 2017Homelessness Code of GuidanceSafeguarding and risk managementEquality Act 2010: Public sector equality dutyDomestic Abuse Bill 2021 Candidates will also need to be effective communicators working effectively with customers, landlords, accommodation providers, and partner organisations to achieve successful outcomes for homeless applicants. The role will predominately include:Interviewing and assessing homeless peoplePreventing homelessness by promoting housing options and providing effective adviceDetermining whether applicants are owed a statutory duty under Part VII of 1996 Housing Act as amended.Participating in a duty rota system with other Housing Options OfficersEffectively managing a c