Housing Needs Officer
BBBH49778_1769510703
Posted: 27/01/2026
- Up to £28 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Berkshire
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Needs Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.
In this role, you will manage complex Part 7 homelessness cases, make robust statutory decisions and deliver high-quality housing needs assessments in line with legislation and council policy.
Duties:
- Assess and determine homelessness applications under Part 7 legislation
- Manage complex housing needs cases from assessment to decision
- Issue clear, legally compliant decision letters
- Work with partners to prevent homelessness and secure accommodation
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Extensive experience working as a Housing Needs / Homelessness Officer
- Strong working knowledge of Part 7 homelessness legislation
- Proven experience managing complex and high-risk cases
- Experience working within a local authority housing service
What's on offer:
Salary: £28ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
INDSCGTK
Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant