Location: Barrow
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 Months
About this opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to apply for the role of Homelessness Service Officer, within Thriving Communities. We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude to the work and who is solution focused in their approach. 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 role will be varied and rewarding, our customers are always put at the heart of our service provision ensuring we deliver excellent advice and assistance.
The role requires the successful applicant to work with colleagues in our Homelessness Service and with key partners to provide support to individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
This post is for an initial 12 month period with the potential for extension.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidate must have experience of working with people including vulnerable clients & those with complex needs. Experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies in a customer-focused environment in the housing sector is essential.
You must have the ability to understand and apply homelessness legislation and relevant national quality standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the post specification as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
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 )
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
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Amanda Brierley on
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 01/03/2026
Interview date: TBC
Interviews will be in person, if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.