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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Homeless Advice &amp; Prevention Officer x 2
Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2026.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen to join a respected Housing Team within Wirral Council. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Housing Options Officer / Homeless Assessment &amp; Prevention Officer to provide homeless prevention advice &amp; assistance to households who are threatened with homelessness and to assess and process homelessness applications made under current legislation.
About the candidate:
We would like to hear from you if you have knowledge of homeless legislation (Part VII of the Housing Act 1996/2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2018) and experience of developing personalised housing plans.
You will have had experience of working within a homeless/housing environment and managing a demanding caseload, carrying out assessments and investigations in line with legislation. This will include the use of prevention tools to sustain existing housing or secure suitable and affordable alternative accommodation.
You must be able to investigate issues, in a sensitive manner, accurately record statements and findings and effectively negotiate resolutions with accommodation providers and landlords, to prevent homelessness.
Preferably you will have experience of using the LOCATA HPA2 system.
Interviews to be held early December 2025.
If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Neil Woodhouse, on email <a href="mailto:neilwoodhouse@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">neilwoodhouse@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If your skills, knowledge, or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge, or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Homeless Advice and Prevention Officer

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in a busy environment supporting the delivery of the Council’s Choice Based Lettings Allocations Scheme. You will have responsibility for delivering comprehensive administrative support for Choice Based Lettings, including assisting customers with housing applications, assessing complex cases, and resolving advanced queries. Experience of maintaining accurate system records is essential.
With a commitment to continuous professional development and team work, you must be able to demonstrate skills in developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, have excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex policy decisions along with the ability to present information to a wide variety of people.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Ann Lowe / <a href="mailto:ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 0151 443 2151
Kerry Ward / <a href="mailto:kerry.ward@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">kerry.ward@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 0151 443 2152&nbsp;
Interview dates - 25th November 2025

Knowsley Council

Choice Based Lettings Complex Assessor

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Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Fixed term until March 2027
This is an opportunity to join an experienced statutory housing solutions service within Knowsley. Ensuring everyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness &nbsp;has access to meaning full help tailored to the individual needs of the household.
You will work in the Housing Solutions Service and work with clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The purpose of the Housing Solutions Support Officer will be to provide clients with tailored support to alleviate the homeless and assist&nbsp; in prevent homeless re-occurring.
You should be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in a statutory homeless service&nbsp; or housing service and have 2 A levels or the equivalent. You will need to show a drive and commitment to preventing homelessness, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. A willingness to learn, adapt and lead change will also be required.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time dependent upon the needs of the service
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
&nbsp;At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Maureen Ashcroft
<a href="mailto:Maureen.ashcroft@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maureen.ashcroft@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
Tele 0151 443 2339
Previous applicants need not apply

Housing Solutions Support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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The Strategic Housing and Investment Team are responsible for overseeing Sefton’s strategic housing function, including the development and delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy, investment programmes, housing led regeneration, social housing growth, homeless commissioning and social housing allocations.
Job requirements:
Working as part of a small team, in this role the postholder will provide support to the Social Housing Programme including day to day oversight of services delivered to council tenants, supporting governance and providing finance and administrative support.
The post holder will work closely with service providers, particularly the Council’s Housing Management Agent who will provide housing management and maintenance services to council tenants. The post holder will be a key point of contact in the council for customer service and engagement ensuring that customers receive the highest quality service for the homes they live in. The post holder will lead on tenant engagement, ensuring tenants are supported in the involvement in the management of their homes working closely and liaising with the management agent.
In addition, the post holder will support the management and monitoring of performance, provide project management support for the Social Housing Programme and support with statutory returns.
Closing Date 10th November 2025.
Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates at the end of November.

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