Housing Options & Assessment Officer - Housing ref OR21723
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Walthamstow, London, E17 4JF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223052CT1757-OR21723-23012026 |
Summary
Housing Options & Assessment Officer - Housing
12 weeks
36 hours
£17.81ph paye
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom
Work pattern
1 office day per week but this role will require regular travel to addresses across the borough
Job description
This role will be delivering a pilot project 'Homewise' which will see a Housing Options Officer and Social Worker undertake home visits to household evictions.
This role will be responsive and will be field based therefor the candidate will need to be able to travel around the borough at short notice i.e. same day and visit residents within their homes to prevent eviction and support work towards a planned move where required.
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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