Job Title: Homelessness Prevention Officer (Offenders)
We are currently looking for a Homelessness Prevention Officer (Offenders) to join our team on a fixed term basis until 27 March 2026.
In this fast-paced role, you will be working with households facing homelessness to sustain their accommodation where possible or assist with securing alternative accommodation.
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 interview and assess the needs of those people who present as homeless or potentially homeless, to establish the housing duties the Council owes to applicants in accordance with relevant legislation. You will develop 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
Salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
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 a competitive salary, generous annual leave of up to 32 days (plus bank holidays), local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like 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.
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