Housing Stability Officer – Rough Sleeping Prevention

Somerset County Council; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Somerset Council's Rough Sleeping Team is seeking a Rough Sleeping Prevention Officer to work across North Somerset. You will help prevent homelessness by supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and coordinate with housing providers and social services.

You will assess barriers, deliver tailored support plans, conduct home visits and maintain records. This is a full-time, hybrid role offering generous benefits and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing support or similar role.
• Experience developing and implementing support plans.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and tenancy rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to tenants to help them establish and sustain their tenancies.
• Identify and address barriers to housing stability, such as rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, and financial difficulties.
• Develop and implement personalised support plans for tenants at risk of losing their accommodation.
• Liaise with housing providers, social services, and other relevant organisations to coordinate support services.
• Conduct regular home visits to monitor tenants’ wellbeing and housing conditions.
• Offer advice and assistance with budgeting, accessing benefits, and managing household responsibilities and rent accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions and interventions with tenants.

Skills

Housing support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Somerset Council's Rough Sleeping Team is seeking a Rough Sleeping Prevention Officer to work across North Somerset. You will help prevent homelessness by supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and coordinate with housing providers and social services.

You will assess barriers, deliver tailored support plans, conduct home visits and maintain records. This is a full-time, hybrid role offering generous benefits and training.