At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prevent homelessness by providing advice and support to diverse clients.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at the Town Hall making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30+ days of annual leave, flexible working, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in casework and strong communication skills are essential.
We require an experienced caseworker to join our team which offers a wide range of housing options and services to a diverse client group. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with customers in a front-line setting.
Your ability to negotiate with a range of agencies and partner organisations in both the statutory, private and voluntary sector to deliver support services and positive outcomes for clients is essential. The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act (HRA) and be able to make decisions plus demonstrate how clients have been helped in innovative and proactive ways to prevent homelessness or secure accommodation.
There will be ongoing training opportunities to update or refresh work skills and housing law knowledge. This role benefits from a minimum of 30 days’ Annual Leave plus statutory Bank Holidays, access to the council’s Flexi Scheme, casual car user, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Blackburn, Team Manager.
Homeless Advice Prevention Service Officer in Preston employer: Preston Partnership
As a Homeless Advice Prevention Service Officer, you will be part of a dedicated team within the Town Hall, committed to making a real difference in the lives of our diverse client group. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through ongoing training opportunities and offers generous benefits, including a minimum of 30 days' annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Join us in a role that not only provides meaningful work but also fosters collaboration with various agencies to create positive outcomes for those in need.
