The post is offered on a full time basis 37hours per week We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to apply for the role of Homelessness Triage Officer within Thriving Communities. We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude to the work and be solution focused in their approach. Your role will be varied and rewarding. Join us and you can help change lives. Our Homelessness Team are lucky to say we start each day knowing we can make a difference to local people. The successful candidate must have experience of working with homeless/vulnerable groups & or other socially excluded people or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and ability within their current role. Experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies in a customer-focused environment in the housing sector or related field would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure. For more information and an informal discussion about the position, ring Amanda Brierley Interim Operational Lead – Homelessness Services on Tel: 01229 876332. To apply for this vacancy, you need to complete an application form. Please visit www.yourcumbriajobs.co.uk to apply online. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile To apply please click the Apply Now link below.