Housing Assistant - Frontline Homelessness Prevention

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a full-time Housing Assistant in the Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team (HPHOT) across Edinburgh locations, including working from home. The post is fixed-term until 11 December 2027, with a salary in the £27,257–£29,850 range.

You will support Housing Officers to prevent homelessness, manage cases, keep records, and help households access appropriate support and, where needed, secure permanent accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Support Housing Officers to provide advice and assistance to prevent homelessness and secure other housing options.
• Assist with ongoing case management and maintain accurate records.
• Handle administrative tasks to enable front-line casework with clients.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a full-time Housing Assistant in the Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team (HPHOT) across Edinburgh locations, including working from home. The post is fixed-term until 11 December 2027, with a salary in the £27,257–£29,850 range.

You will support Housing Officers to prevent homelessness, manage cases, keep records, and help households access appropriate support and, where needed, secure permanent accommodation.