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Salary: £30,559-£33,366 per annum Grade: H Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire Do you have the energy, drive and compassion to support young people at risk of homelessness? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our Young People's Pathway Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people aged 16-25 across North Yorkshire, helping them to avoid homelessness and build brighter futures. About the Role As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will: • Work with young people and their families or carers to prevent homelessness through early intervention, including mediation. • Carry out timely assessments and develop tailored support plans. • Collaborate with Housing Options Officers and Children's Services to ensure statutory duties are met. • Support the delivery of the Young People's Accommodation Pathway through joint working with internal and external partners. • Be based primarily in the Scarborough, Whitby and Filey area, with flexibility to support the wider North Yorkshire team as needed. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of young people at risk of homelessness. • Complete and record screening assessments for all 16 and 17-year-olds. • Assess and monitor risk levels, referring to specialist services where appropriate. • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of support needs. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: • Has a genuine passion for supporting young people. • Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • Can work effectively with a range of professionals and agencies. • Is organised, resilient, and committed to making a difference. Training will be provided to support the hybrid nature of this role, which bridges housing and children's social care. ***DBS*** Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For further information about this role, please contact Becci Whitmore at <a href="mailto:Becci.whitmore@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Becci.whitmore@northyorks.gov.uk</a> . Key Dates: Closing date - 3rd August 2025 Interview - 13th August 2025 Key Documents: Job Description.docx Total Rewards NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Apply now

Homelessness Prevention Officer

The job itself Would you like an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic and positive private sector housing team dedicated to raising standards for our residents in private rented accommodation? Do you like variety in what you do and want to make a difference? If so come and work in the beautiful East Riding of Yorkshire. We are an ambitious and forward-thinking Council, committed to making the East Riding a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting our residents. Please note that the job offer is likely be based at the Town Hall in Bridlington, but it may be possible for the right candidate to be based in Goole. Mileage will be calculated from the chosen base, but the work is of a blended approach with days working from the office base or from home as necessary. In this Officer role you will be responsible for improving housing standards, making a real difference to the quality and security of tenants lives and wellbeing through inspecting housing defects, undertaking comprehensive risk assessments of hazards and taking appropriate remedial action through investigation, engagement and enforcement. You will also deal with investigations into potential illegal eviction cases and regularly consult with the fire authority on safe fire and evacuation measures in houses in multiple occupation and other residential properties. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced enforcement officer with an in depth knowledge of relevant legislation relating to housing and environmental health and a good understanding of building construction and housing defects. You should hold a relevant degree or diploma in environmental health, housing, enforcement or building control subject at level 6 or above. However, we can provide some flexibility for the right person with the necessary experience and knowledge and willingness to undertake further training and qualifications. You must be capable of establishing good relationships with tenants, landlords, managing agents, contractors, Humberside fire authority and other council officers as well as having effective communication and negotiation skills. You will be authorised to undertake a range of enforcement actions and where necessary you will be required to present evidence in court. You should have a flexible approach and positive 'can do' attitude. You will get the chance to work on a wide range of private sector housing topics from HMO's, empty homes and housing projects. on the job training and support means you will develop personally and professionally. You will provide advice to landlords and tenants to maintain and improve housing standards and will often be dealing with vulnerable people in their homes and supporting them with other agencies to resolve their unsafe or unhealthy living conditions. Experience assessing properties using the housing health and safety rating system and preparing schedules of work would be an advantage. You should be customer focused, with a practical mind and enjoy working within a small team of people delivering a wide range of housing activities. The successful candidate will expect to use their own car to travel across the East Riding, a casual car allowance is payable, and you should have a full driving licence. So, if you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the community we serve, this could be the post for you.

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