Homelessness Prevention Homefinder

• Do you have experience of working within a homeless / housing environment?
• Are you enthusiastic and driven with a can-do attitude?
• Do you want to work in a varied and rewarding role that helps families and individuals facing homelessness?

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive, positive team!

We are currently looking for a Homefinder to join our team on fixed term basis until 31/03/2026.

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be working with homeless households alongside providers of accommodation to help ensure households can sustain their move into a new home.

You will support and provide advice to our most vulnerable residents at a time of crisis, working with them and empowering them to resolve their threat of homelessness.

In the role you will have face-to-face contact with those people who present as homeless or potentially homeless, to establish what their housing needs are and subsequently source suitable housing with the toolkits available to you.

You will work alongside the customer on personal housing plans to prevent homelessness and provide practical advice and assistance on housing options.

We are proud to be an innovative and forward-thinking team who constantly strive to develop best practice to support our most vulnerable residents to access the services they require.

In order to succeed in this role you will need to have:

• Experience of working with vulnerable clients.
• A degree in a relevant subject area or significant knowledge gained through work experience.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage well with clients and partners

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £27,711.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Team Manager, Julie Lathan on 01642 528670.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from 'DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK'. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.