Senior Housing Practitioner

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing services provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Housing Practitioner to join their Relief Team in Dorset. This role involves managing a team, overseeing complex casework, and developing solutions to prevent homelessness. A degree and CIH Level 4 are required, along with significant housing services experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a leadership opportunity within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in housing services including complex casework.
• Essential line-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage a team of Housing Options Officers.
• Oversee complex casework and make evidence-based decisions.
• Develop effective partnerships and interventions to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.

Skills

Housing services experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIH Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Housing Practitioner to join the Relief Team within a local authority in Dorset. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled housing professional to take on a leadership role focused on preventing homelessness and reducing the use of temporary accommodation, while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements.

As the Senior Housing Practitioner, you will line‑manage a team of Housing Options Officers, providing professional supervision, guidance, and support to deliver a high‑performing, customer‑focused service. You will draw on your strong knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and other relevant legislation to oversee complex casework and make sound, evidence‑based decisions.

Working within a multi‑agency framework, you will develop effective partnerships and interventions that support clients to achieve sustainable housing outcomes. A key aspect of this role will be leading initiatives to reduce temporary accommodation use through prevention‑focused and creative housing solutions.

About you

You’ll have significant experience in housing services, including complex casework and essential line‑management experience. A degree‑level qualification and CIH Level 4 (or equivalent) are required. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills are a must.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK‑wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you’re currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on 02393 876082.