Homelessness Prevention Specialist (Flexible Work)

Cambridge City Council; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

LGPS pension

Flexible Working

Annual leave 25–30 days

Family-friendly benefits

Volunteer hours

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing platform

Staff recognition

Professional memberships

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle discounts

Free swimming

Public transport subsidy

Relocation support

Pay progression

Job summary

Cambridge City Council is recruiting a fixed-term Homelessness Prevention Officer to support its homelessness prevention and solutions service. The role involves tailored housing advice, pre-arranged home visits and building links with services to generate referrals.

The post holder will assess needs, create housing plans and recruit colleagues to address root causes of homelessness. The role also covers advising on debt and employment services to help customers sustain future accommodation,

Responsibilities

• Assess customers' needs and housing options and agree personalised housing plans.
• Undertake pre-arranged home visits to prevent homelessness.
• Develop links with internal/external services to generate referrals at risk of homelessness.
• Advise and signpost customers to related services such as debt and employment advice to sustain accommodation.

Job description

Cambridge City Council is recruiting a fixed-term Homelessness Prevention Officer to support its homelessness prevention and solutions service. The role involves tailored housing advice, pre-arranged home visits and building links with services to generate referrals.

The post holder will assess needs, create housing plans and recruit colleagues to address root causes of homelessness. The role also covers advising on debt and employment services to help customers sustain future accommodation,