Housing Needs Officer


Company:	Pendle Borough Council
Salary:	£28,598 - £31,022
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nelson, BB9 7LJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a self-motivated and well organised individual for the post of Housing Needs Officer. You will be required to manage a caseload along with undertaking housing options / homelessness interviews and enquiries as required.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills especially to manage competing workloads at peak times.

A good working knowledge of Homelessness legislation is desirable though not essential, although extensive experience of working with assessment, providing housing advice and having a knowledge of welfare benefits is essential

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