Location
Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton
Job Summary
Job reference
* Positions available: 3
Working hours
* 37 hours per week
* Closing date: 25 May 2025
Job category
* Housing
Organisation
* Brighton & Hove City Council
Job introduction
Brighton & Hove City Council's statutory homelessness services have undergone a modernisation programme to respond to changing legislation and customer needs. This has created vacancies in a new service emphasizing excellent service provision. These 3 Homelessness Prevention Officer posts are part of this transformation, within the Homelessness Prevention and Relief Teams.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jon Cooper at jon.cooper@brighton-hove.gov.uk or Brittany Schultz at Brittany.Schultz@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
About the role
After redesigning our Homelessness & Housing Options Service, we are offering three roles for Homelessness Prevention Officers with relevant experience. These roles involve high-level case work and statutory duties to homeless applicants within our Homelessness Prevention & Relief Teams.
We welcome applications from candidates who can provide a customer-focused service. We offer an environment motivated to achieve excellent performance and housing outcomes for applicants in urgent need.
Please carefully read our guidance on applying, which details how to complete your application and what to expect after submission and during interview.
Applicants must upload their Application Form and responses to shortlisting questions. These responses are crucial for assessing whether you meet the essential requirements and for shortlisting for interviews. Please review our Application Form and Shortlisting guidance available on our website to improve your chances of success.
Additional information
Your salary will be pro-rated if the position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
We support flexible working and employee wellbeing, with arrangements designed to balance work and life, subject to government guidance. Your contractual location will be at your designated council office, and travel costs are your responsibility.
Brighton & Hove is diverse and vibrant. We are committed to a workforce that reflects our community, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially from BME, White Other, disabled, male, or trans individuals.
This position is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.
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