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Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£33,945 - £37,336 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay Award Pending)
37 hours
Homelessness Prevention Officer
Wokingham Borough Council is dedicated to preventing homelessness and ensuring that all residents have access to safe, secure housing. Our Homelessness Prevention Team play a crucial role in delivering these services by providing comprehensive support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Homelessness Prevention Officer to join our team and contribute to our mission of reducing homelessness across the borough.
The Role
As a Homelessness Prevention Officer, you will be responsible for providing expert housing advice and support to a diverse range of applicants, including families and single individuals, who are at risk of homelessness. You will work to prevent homelessness by developing personalised housing plans and ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Your main responsibilities will include:
About You
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to preventing homelessness. The ideal candidate will have:
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.
To apply, please follow the link below.
Closing date of applications: Monday 14th October 2024, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
For an Informal discussion, please contact: David Higgins, Team Manager Housing Needs and Options on david.higgins@wokingham.gov.uk
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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