Early Prevention Officer

Herefordshire Council; Hereford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Prevention Officer focused on preventing homelessness. This role involves proactive engagement with individuals to provide support before crises occur, ensuring families avoid the trauma of homelessness. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to a contributory pension scheme. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community and contribute to building brighter futures for residents in Herefordshire.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to contributory pension

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Relocation Payment up to £5,000

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Strong track record of building and maintaining relevant relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively to prevent homelessness by engaging individuals early.
• Collaborate with the VSCE sector to provide effective assistance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Creative Thinking

Job description

Job Title: Early Prevention Officer (Homelessness)

Contract: 12 months fixed term
Location: Talk Community Development
Hours: 37
Salary:£31,067 - £35,235
Closing date: 18th May 2025

Interview: tbc

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Talk Community for an Early Prevention Officer (homelessness) to join a project dedicated to preventing homelessness at its earliest stages.

Often, people seek homelessness support when at crisis point, which limits options for help. This role will work proactively from the start, offering effective assistance before crises occur, by collaborating with the VSCE sector to identify and engage individuals early, preventing escalation of risk factors.

This role will ensure appropriate support is provided to individuals and families to avoid the trauma and disruption associated with homelessness.

About You

• We seek an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and well-rounded candidate with a strong track record of building and maintaining relevant relationships, creative thinking skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• If you are passionate about ending homelessness in Herefordshire and possess the skills we’re seeking, we’d love to hear from you.

To arrange an informal discussion with Kath Austin-Bailey, Talk Community Development Manager, please contact:

[e-mail]

We Offer

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, including:
• Starting Salary: £31,067
• Relocation Payment: Up to £5,000 available
• Pension: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: Clear pathways for advancement
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays; additional 10 days can be purchased with line manager approval
• Flexible working: Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and some home working options
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Perks: Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including savings, cashback, and discounts

Why Choose Us?

Herefordshire offers beautiful countryside, vibrant cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, theatres, and a thriving food and drink sector. Our strong and diverse communities are central to our approach. Our Talk Community initiative supports people to help themselves and their communities. We aim to build on this with our transformation programme for all-age engagement. Join us to contribute to brighter futures for all residents.

For more about living and working in Herefordshire, visit: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.

Application and Inclusion

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

Our Employee Network Groups support diversity and inclusion. For more information, click here.

How to Apply

Upload your CV and a supporting statement via our recruitment portal. Successful applicants will be contacted by Hoople Resourcing to arrange interviews. Please monitor your email for updates. Good luck!

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available.

Candidates who meet essential criteria and indicate in their application:

• Disability (part of the “Disability Confident” scheme)
• Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist (supporting the Armed Forces Covenant)
• Herefordshire care leaver

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The appointment will be subject to checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Stronger Together, Building brighter futures