Cessation OF Duty Officer

3 Month Contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose To manage homelessness cases through to the lawful cessation of statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The role is responsible for assessing evidence, making legally compliant decisions, issuing statutory notifications, and ensuring residents understand their housing options, rights, and responsibilities. Working within the Housing Needs Service, the postholder will support the Council's objective of reducing reliance on temporary accommodation through robust case management, high-quality decision-makhomelessing, and collaborative working with internal services and external partners. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of homelessness applications and cases through to the lawful conclusion of housing duties. Assess evidence, case histories, and housing circumstances to determine when statutory duties can be ended. Prepare and issue clear, accurate, and legally compliant statutory notificati...