Homelessness Prevention Officer - Rough Sleeping
* Posting date: 26 February 2026
* Salary: £34,434 to £38,220 per year
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 25 March 2026
* Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
* Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
* Company: West Lindsey District Council
* Job type: Temporary
* Job reference:
Summary
Band 8 - £34,434 - £38,220 per annum (plus essential car user allowance)
Full time 37hrs per week
Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough
2 year fixed term
A unique opportunity has arisen to work with people approaching the council who may be rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. The successful applicant will be helping to deliver professional and outcome focused services to some of our most vulnerable residents alongside ensuring the Council are meeting their statutory obligations under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Homelessness Act 2002.
The successful applicant will have to deal with a variety of issues including domestic abuse, mental health illness, drug and alcohol misuse, evictions and issues with Universal Credit. This person will need to be proactive, have a person-centred approach and a strong focus on supporting vulnerable people. The person will be experienced in managing a homeless caseload and be able to work across the wider system to relieve homelessness.
Experience is required alongside a willingness to develop and a strong interest in the customer group is essential.
To apply: for application documentation, job description and person specification, please click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.
Please note we do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email.
If you would like to discuss the role, contact Laura Hill on (01427) 675191
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 2nd April 2026
The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Also we operate a no smoking policy.
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