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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 6/7 £29,093 - £34,314
In April 2023, Wyre Council appointed a new and ambitious Chief Executive to lead the council’s next chapter and a focus on a brand new and ambitious Council Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Housing Options Team working as part of the frontline team, providing advice and assistance to clients who present to the service as either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Housing Options Advisor to undertake homeless assessments and make legal decisions to clients presenting to the service.
Working in Housing Options provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people in need of help and makes a fundamental difference to our local community.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Preventing homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients to either remain in their homes or to help them find alternative accommodation.</li>
<li>Using problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and apply homeless legislation</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to produce innovative solutions and be forward thinking to help develop the service.</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.</li>
<li>Competency to decide homelessness applications with a good understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the code of guidance and case law or substantial experience of preventing homelessness with a particular focus on the private rented sector.</li>
<li>The ability to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer service.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence.</li>
<li>An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by us)</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in a team that contributes to making a difference to those facing difficult situations then we want to hear from you.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £34,314, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a> or get in touch with the Housing Services Manager David McArthur, to arrange an informal chat by emailing <a href="mailto:David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

Housing Options Advisor

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 8 £35,235 - £37,938
In April 2023, Wyre Council appointed a new and ambitious Chief Executive to lead the council’s next chapter and a focus on a brand new and ambitious Council Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Housing Options Team working as a key part of the frontline team, providing advice and assistance to clients who present to the service as either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Senior Housing Options Advisor to assist the Housing Options Team Leader, supervise the team, undertake homeless assessments and make legal decisions to clients presenting to the service.
Working in Housing Options provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people in need of help and makes a fundamental difference to our local community.
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Supporting the team of Housing Options Advisors and supervising their work ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation and case law.</li>
<li>Preventing homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients to either remain in their homes or to help them find alternative accommodation.</li>
<li>Using problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and apply homeless legislation.</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to produce innovative solutions and be forward thinking to help develop the service</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>The desire and ability to support and motivate the team in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.</li>
<li>Competency to decide homelessness applications with a good understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the code of guidance and case law or substantial experience of preventing homelessness with a particular focus on the private rented sector.</li>
<li>The ability to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer service.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence.</li>
<li>An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by us)</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in a team that contributes to making a difference to those facing difficult situations then we want to hear from you.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £37,938, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a> or get in touch with the Housing Services Manager David McArthur, to arrange an informal chat by emailing <a href="mailto:David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

Senior Housing Options Advisor

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Household Support Officer to join our team within the Council Housing Service.
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated individuals with experience of working with households, providing targeted support, building their engagement, and improving their overall health and wellbeing.
Applicants will have significant experience in assessing, planning, and delivering support to households facing multiple barriers, and have the ability to co-ordinate and manage a caseload and monitor, report and record accurately and in a timely manner.
We would like to hear from applicants who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and can demonstrate an enthusiasm and determination to achieve positive outcomes.
This post is 18.5 hours per week, hybrid working 2.5 days per week between Monday to Friday, based at the Council’s offices at Morecambe or Lancaster Town Hall, and combined with home working.
A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to work across the district.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a result, you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.&nbsp;Reasonable adjustments can be made for those who are unable to drive due to a disability.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
For an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Cunliffe, Community Housing Manager, on 01524 582929.
Interview date: 04 August 2025

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