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Homelessness Prevention Officer Permanent 37 hours a week Salary - NS8 £31,022 to £32,597 per annum We are looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to help residents who are at risk of losing their homes to stay safely and securely housed through practical support, early intervention, and strong partnership working. Could this be you? We're looking for someone who puts residents first and thrives on making a difference. As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you'll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to prevent homelessness-especially in the private rented sector. You'll use your housing knowledge, problem-solving skills, and compassion to support people at risk, offering practical advice, financial solutions and tailored support plans. To succeed, you'll need: <ul><li>Experience in housing or tenancy advice</li><li>Strong knowledge of welfare benefits</li><li>Great communication and negotiation skills</li><li>A CIH qualification or equivalent experience</li></ul>If you're customer-focused, solution-driven, and ready to be part of a team that lives our values we would love to hear from you. We're an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace. We offer: <ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days' paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking to 30 June 2026</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan. For an informal chat or more information, please contact Clare Barlow, Senior Housing Options Officer on 01636 655273. Previous applicants need not re-apply. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: 16 November 2025 Interview: 25 November 2025 Salary range <ul><li>£31,022 - £32,597 per year</li></ul>

Homelessness Prevention Officer

About the role You'll be joining a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping to prevent homelessness and support those in housing crisis. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will have visible, meaningful impact. You'll develop specialist knowledge, build strong relationships across agencies, and be supported through regular supervision, training, and development opportunities. What you will be doing You'll be the first point of contact for customers and partner agencies, providing clear, accurate advice and managing a caseload of people at risk of homelessness. You'll offer tailored support, help people stay in their homes or find sustainable alternatives, and carry out homelessness assessments in line with the law. You'll negotiate with landlords, liaise with support services, and refer to partner agencies to overcome barriers such as debt, employment issues or access to benefits. You'll also keep detailed records, promote multi-agency working, and help clients explore low-cost home ownership options where appropriate. About you <ul> <li>passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people in crisis</li> <li>experienced in housing advice, case management or related support work</li> <li>confident applying housing legislation and understanding legal duties</li> <li>able to build strong relationships with partner agencies and clients</li> <li>skilled at handling conflict, remaining calm and solution-focused under pressure</li> <li>organised, with a keen eye for detail and accurate record-keeping</li> <li>professionally curious, able to gather information and make fair, informed decisions</li> <li>clear communicator, both in writing and face-to-face</li> <li>comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate</li></ul>Further Information For further information about the role please contact [email protected] This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: <ul> <li>provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents </li> <li>work in partnership to make a real difference </li> <li>value every role and the impact it has on our communities </li> <li>support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive </li></ul>You will: <ul> <li>be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset </li> <li>have access to a range of benefits and support </li> <li>have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.

Housing Assessors Homelessness

The Vacancy Full Time, Permanent Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you. BCP Housing First supports individuals aged 18 and over, who have high support needs and a history of long term rough sleeping and homelessness. Our aim is to give them a home of their own, where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with BCP council and all support services within BCP, this helps us deliver a strength based, person-centred approach, creating a positive environment to help them sustain a home. Our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to help our clients achieve their goals, everything we do is to coach and empower our clients to eventually achieve independent living. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you! About the role As our Homeless Recovery Worker, you will lead on the case management of clients and be part of a team that provides accommodation based and community support services to clients to keep them safe and help them achieve their goals. The role will provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Further information: <ul> <li>This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to work nights and/or weekends</li></ul><ul> <li>This role will require you to lone work</li></ul>About you You will have: <ul> <li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written</li></ul><ul> <li>Clear verbal and written English</li></ul><ul> <li>Good keyboard skills for data inputting</li></ul><ul> <li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word</li></ul><ul> <li>Confident and assertive manner</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective team working</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to respond calmly to crisis</li></ul><ul> <li>Deal promptly with and effectively react to challenging situations</li></ul><ul> <li>Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues</li></ul>Experience of managing a caseload of clients along with of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery would be preferable although not essential. An understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs would also be beneficial We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Our vision To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future. Our mission To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps. Our values Everyone matters We know we're stronger together We do the right things, for the right reasons We never give up Our Gallery Previous Next Our Benefits Extra mile awards Pension with life cover Blue Light Card Champions of equality Employee assistance programme Staff discounts via Wider Wallet Dedication to wellbeing GP helpline Length of service awards Generous and flexible holiday Refer a friend scheme

Homeless Recovery Worker

We are now recruiting for an experienced, positive and enthusiastic Team Leader/House Manager that will under the guidance of a Deputy Head of Care and Head of Care (Registered Manager) be able to support their allocated staff team to care and support the students throughout their placement at Cambian Lufton College. Ensuring a person-centred approach and high levels of engagement are delivered within the homes through staff passion and commitment to provide outstanding quality of care. The successful candidate will receive excellent professional development, and the opportunity for ongoing career progression. What do we need from you? <ul> <li>Line management experience within a care setting is essential as well as a positive and pro-active approach.</li> <li>Have the experience and ability to motivate and manage a small team of support workers, to ensure the homes are compliant with CQC regulations and have an active and current home improvement plan.</li> <li>Experience of rota management, supervising, supporting and leading a small staff team is desirable.</li> </ul>Although it would be advantageous, you do not need to have experience of working at a Team Leader to be successful with your application, as Cambian Lufton College provides a full initial induction, on-going training program and the expectation that you will be enrolled on the QCF 3 in adult care following 6 months employment. About the school: Cambian Lufton College is situated across a number of sites which include, Lufton Manor, Lufton Manor Farm and community houses which together make up a 30 acre rural campus located on the outskirts of Yeovil, Somerset. The College caters for young people and adults between the ages of 16 - 25 years that have additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours that may challenge. The College prides itself on being able to support all young people, including some that haven't previously had the opportunity to access a bespoke, meaningful education at a College that prepares them for adulthood in an individualised way. The college offers both 38 and 52 week residential placements, with a holistic approach from our education, care, clinical and support teams to those with additional and complex needs including Autism and Asperger's. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment with trained, qualified professionals and to join an expanding, successful educational organisation. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Job Description: House_Manager_JD.docx

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