Housing Support Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is hiring a Housing Support Officer within the Homelessness Prevention Team to help vulnerable households achieve greater independence and sustain tenancies.

You’ll assess needs, develop personalised support plans, and work with partner agencies to prevent homelessness and secure suitable long-term accommodation, while advocating for clients to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related support services or assisting vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner organisations.
• Proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to helping clients achieve independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and intensive housing-related support to people with complex needs.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Collaborate with Homelessness Case Officers to help move clients into long-term accommodation.
• Make referrals to specialist services and advocate on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Advocacy

Housing support

Job description

Do you have the compassion, resilience, and determination to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community?

If you’re someone who is passionate about helping people overcome challenges, building positive relationships, and making a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to support vulnerable households to achieve greater independence, sustain their accommodation, and create positive futures.

What’s the Role All About?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Homelessness Prevention Team as a Housing Support Officer. In this rewarding role, you will support vulnerable households who are temporarily accommodated by the Council, as well as individuals and families experiencing homelessness whilst remaining in their current accommodation. Your focus will be on promoting independence, helping people overcome barriers, and supporting them to sustain their tenancies, preventing repeat homelessness and improving long-term outcomes.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

No two days are the same. You’ll provide practical and intensive housing-related support to people with a range of complex needs, including refugees, rough sleepers, individuals with mental health needs, those with experience of the criminal justice system, and people fleeing domestic abuse. You’ll carry out risk assessments, develop personalised support plans, work alongside Homelessness Case Officers to help people move into suitable long-term accommodation, and make referrals to specialist services where additional support is needed. You’ll also collaborate with partner agencies, advocate on behalf of clients, and help ensure they have access to the services they need to thrive.

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with experience of working in housing-related support services or supporting vulnerable people with complex needs. You’ll have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner organisations, and confidence in advocating for individuals to achieve positive outcomes. A proactive approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to supporting people to achieve independence are essential.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You’ll join a dedicated team committed to preventing homelessness and supporting some of the most vulnerable residents across North East Lincolnshire. In return, you’ll benefit from a meaningful and varied role where every day brings new challenges, opportunities to develop professionally, and the chance to have a lasting positive impact on people’s lives

For more information please contact:

Megan Hammond via [e-mail]

Key Dates

• Closing date – 6th October

• Interviews – Week Commencing 19th October

We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.

Check out our NELC Benefits brochure attached for more information on the brilliant benefits available working at North East Lincolnshire Council!

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

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Company: North East Lincolnshire Council

Salary: NJC19 – £ 33,119

Location: North East Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Safeguarding

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Officer