Homelessness Administration Officer

Isle of Wight Council; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Homelessness Administration Officer. This full-time position involves supporting a team dedicated to preventing homelessness through various administrative tasks such as handling queries and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Experience in administration preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Homelessness team in administrative tasks.
• Handle queries and obtain information from stakeholders.
• Keep administrative and financial records up to date.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to handle varied tasks

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Job description

Homelessness Administration Officer

Job details

• Posting date: 05 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Grade 4, £25,584 to £25,989 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 26 November 2025
• Location: Isle Of Wight, South East England
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Isle of Wight Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2025_1603

Summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and proactive Administration Officer to join our Homelessness team. You'll be at the heart of supporting a dedicated team working across our community to help prevent people from becoming homeless.

You will deal with queries, obtain information from internal and external stakeholders, and ensure administrative and financial records are kept up to date. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to stay on top of varied tasks and the flexibility to adapt when priorities change.

In return we offer a supportive work culture, access to training and development opportunities, and the chance to shape real outcomes for people who need it most.

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