At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable individuals in the community.
- Company: Join Liverpool City Council and make a real difference in vibrant communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31+ days holiday, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and professional development await you.
- Why this job: Transform lives and drive service improvement in a rewarding public service role.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership and a passion for social impact required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
A bit about us
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The role
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for preventing homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals? We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to lead our Assessment and Prevention team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-focused housing solutions. As the Assessment and Prevention Team Leader, you will provide guidance and support to officers working with individuals, households, and rough sleepers, helping them assess housing needs, prevent homelessness, and access emergency and long-term accommodation. You will also oversee statutory homelessness decisions, ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities. The role of Assessment and Prevention Team Leader offers an exciting opportunity to drive service improvement, build strong partnerships with agencies, and contribute to strategies tackling homelessness and rough sleeping. You’ll play a key role in risk management, safeguarding, and delivering effective outreach work, ensuring that individuals receive the right support at the right time.
Our offer to you
- At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps
Closing date: midnight on Thursday 20th August 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 24th August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interview type: Face to face
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Georgina.Edwards2@liverpool.gov.uk.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Housing Solutions Assessment and Prevention Team Leader in Liverpool employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and community impact. With generous benefits such as holiday entitlements, Agile working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
