Housing Officer x 3 - Statutory Homelessness
Salary: £44,110 - £49,140 per annum, including London Weighting
Contractual hours: 35 hours per week
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Basis: Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Workplace category: Hybrid
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Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
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Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Service
Housing Officers – Statutory Homelessness
3 x Full Time roles
1 Fixed term – 1 year
2 Fixed term – 2 years
About the City of London
At the heart of the City, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historic purpose with modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, innovative public services.
We are seeking two experienced, value-driven Statutory Housing Officers to be part of a small dynamic team responding to the City of London statutory homelessness needs and rough sleeping. The City continues to have one of the highest numbers of rough sleepers and continues to develop its response in the unique setting of the Square Mile.
About the Role
You will be part of our Statutory Housing Advice Service, taking applications and issuing decisions whilst maintaining a strong focus on quality, outcomes and strength-based practice while working at pace.
Working alongside colleagues in Rough Sleeping, Homelessness Health and our Pathways Team as well as a wider multidisciplinary service including Social Workers, and Strengths‑Based Practitioners, you will work closely with commissioned providers and internal partners to ensure coordinated, safe and effective support for those approaching the City.
Key responsibilities include:
Assessing applicants’ housing needs and responding to enquiries from members of the public providing accurate information
Making arrangements for homeless people, and those threatened with homelessness, including the use of temporary accommodation where appropriate
Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partners
Championing anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practice
You will report to the Senior Housing Officer and play an active role in developing services and the City of London Corporation’s response to Homelessness and Rough Sleeping.
About You
You will be an experienced Housing Officer with Statutory Homelessness experience and knowledge of the Housing Act, the Homelessness Reduction Act, and Universal Credit, knowledge of the Renters Rights Act would be an advantage however training will be provided to successful applicants.
You will demonstrate:
Sound knowledge of Homelessness and Housing legislation and statutory duties
Commitment to strengths‑based and person‑centred practice
Confidence working across organisational boundaries
A reflective, resilient and compassionate approach to working with vulnerable people
Openness to innovation and change
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including:
Average caseload of 25
Regular supervision, appraisal and reflective practice
An enhanced learning and development offer
Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Local Government Pension Scheme
Season ticket and bicycle loans
Payment of professional fees
Active staff diversity networks
Employee volunteering scheme
Sports & Activities Club and staff discounts
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled people and those with lived experience of social care.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Closing date: 23:59pm on 24 July 2026.
Interviews will be held 12,13 & 14 August 2026.
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Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1323 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
Salary range
- £44,110 - £49,140 per year