Homeless Accommodation Officer - CMB1962e

Location:CarlisleSalary:£32,061 - £32,597 per annum pro rataHours:Zero hoursContract:Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated Homeless Accommodation Officer to support individuals and families across our emergency accommodation services. You'll play a vital role in providing housing-related support, conducting assessments, and ensuring safe, welcoming environments for residents. This is a hands-on role involving health and safety checks, property management, and collaborative work with internal teams and external partners to promote wellbeing and rehousing opportunities.

We're looking for someone with experience in supported housing, a sound understanding of homelessness legislation, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality. A qualification in specialist supported housing and a full UK driving licence are essential. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team culture, working on a rolling shift rota with access to training and development opportunities. If you're ready to help shape brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious,collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tammie Rhodes by email at Tammie.Rhodes@carlisle.gov.uk

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

Enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk . While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 20th August 2025
• Interview date:TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council