Housing Support Coordinator

Blaby District Council; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Leicester Forest East is looking for a Housing Support Coordinator to work within the Lightbulb programme. This permanent role involves identifying housing support solutions for vulnerable individuals and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The candidate should have experience with vulnerable adults and a willingness to complete necessary training. Benefits include flexible hours, a local government pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Free car parking and cycle bays

Qualifications

• Wide experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience working in housing, health or social care settings.
• Willing to complete Trusted Assessor Training.

Responsibilities

• Identify and access housing support solutions for individuals.
• Work closely with specialists within the Lightbulb team.
• Manage varied and complex caseloads.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage caseload

Job description

Position

Housing Support Coordinator - Lightbulb

Overview

Lightbulb is a partnership programme supported by the seven District Councils in Leicestershire and Leicestershire County Council. It brings together a range of practical housing support into a single point of access or referral. The overall ambition is to maximise the contribution that housing support can play in keeping vulnerable people independent in their homes.

Details

Scale4 £29,064 - £32,597 per annum (pro rata)

22.5 hours per week

Permanent

The post is primarily based at Blaby District Council but may be required to be based at any of our offices within Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals in need to identify and access a range of housing support solutions that will enable them to remain independent and healthy in their home.
• Work closely with specialists within the Lightbulb team (including occupational therapists, grant officers, technical officers and adaptations officers); facilitating a holistic approach to housing support and supporting their work by offering individuals access to a wider range of housing support services.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload and prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Wide experience working with vulnerable adults and experience of working with key stakeholders and partners to get the best outcome for service users.
• Experience working in a housing, health or social care setting (including experience in the voluntary sector with this focus).
• Willingness to complete the Trusted Assessor Training; this will require attending formal training courses and on the job coaching. A certificate will be issued on completion.
• Must obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS check).

Benefits

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Exciting career opportunities
• Flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays
• Hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on‑site and home working

Contact

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Charlotte Christie‑Smith on 07785 475241 or Jackie Boam 07823 673792 for an informal discussion.

Important Dates

Closing date: 12th January 2026

Interview date: 20th January 2026

Equality & Inclusion

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.