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Job description We are recruiting a Homelessness Prevention Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until December 2027 Location: Ty Penallta Team: Housing Solutions - Housing Advice Centre This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £28,598 - £31,022 and offer access to training and development opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in the role of Homelessness Prevention Officer. We are seeking someone who is passionate about homelessness and housing and can manage a case load. You will be solutions focused to support us in achieving prevention outcomes. The post holder will provide a first response service to all phone enquiries and visitors to the Housing Advice Centre in relation to their actual or potential homelessness situation. You will provide practical advice on seeking a sustainable housing solution through the assessment of the client's homelessness (actual or threatened) status. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul> <li>A relevant Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales, for example, NVQ2 Administration, GCSEs Grade A*-C.</li> <li>A working knowledge of the local housing market, the private rented sector and the standards of private rented accommodation.</li> <li>Proven experience of working in a busy office environment involving direct contact with the public.</li> </ul> - We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sadie O'Connor on 01443 873552 or email <a href="mailto:oconns@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">oconns@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> . Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.

Homelessness Prevention Officer

Post title: Homelessness Caseworker Post number: PL.69544 Salary: £32,061 - £35,412 per year Job description: Caseworker (PL.69544) Job description ( PDF, 298 KB ) Directorate/department: Place Apply online now for post PL.69544 Closing date: 11.45pm, 10 November 2025 Further information The Casework Team is based within Housing Options and is responsible for providing housing advice and assistance to clients who present as homeless or at risk of homelessness. A typical day working in our team will involve managing a caseload, using a person-centred approach to undertake detailed housing assessments, taking actions to prevent homelessness and making statutory homeless determinations. Working as part of the generic team, you will be supporting clients to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness. For those whose homelessness cannot be prevented, you will work to find suitable accommodation to enable move-on from temporary accommodation as quickly as possible. You will need to be organised, empathetic and adaptable to change within a busy working environment. You will also be experienced in partnership working. For more information, please contact Gemma Jenkins, Casework Team Leader <a href="mailto:gemma.jenkins2@swansea.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.jenkins2@swansea.gov.uk</a> Safeguarding Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at <a href="https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding</a>

Homelessness Caseworker (closing date: 10/11/25)

Post title: Caseworker - Youth Homeless Post number: PL.0286-V1 Salary: £32,061 - £35,412 per year Job description: Caseworker - Youth Homeless (PL.0286-V1) Job description ( PDF, 298 KB ) Directorate/department: Social Services Apply online now for post PL.0286-V1 Closing date: 11.45pm, 5 November 2025 Further information The Casework Team is based within Housing Options and is responsible for providing housing advice and assistance to clients who present as homeless or at risk of homelessness. A typical day working in our team will involve managing a caseload, using a person-centred approach to undertake detailed housing assessments, taking actions to prevent homelessness and making statutory homeless determinations. Working as a Youth Homelessness Caseworker, you will be supporting clients aged 18-24 to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with family members and landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness. For those whose homelessness cannot be prevented, you will work to find suitable accommodation to enable move-on from temporary accommodation as quickly as possible. You'll need to be highly organised, empathetic, and comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced environment. Strong partnership working skills are essential, as this role involves close collaboration with Social Services colleagues delivering the Bays+ service for young people. You'll also represent Housing Options on the Supported Accommodation Pathway panel, helping to coordinate placements for young people in need of supported housing. For an informal chat about the role please email Sara Evans, Casework Team Leader, <a href="mailto:sara.evans@swansea.gov.uk" target="_blank">sara.evans@swansea.gov.uk</a> Safeguarding Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at <a href="https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding</a>

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