Senior Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer
Join Cambridge City Council as Senior Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team of Homelessness Prevention Officers and Housing Advisors.
* Ensure customers receive high-quality advice on housing options, law, policy, and the Choice Based Lettings system.
* Drive a proactive approach to homelessness prevention, encouraging early intervention and signposting to related services such as debt, employment, and substance misuse support.
* Take a strategic lead on rough sleeping services, using data to inform new initiatives and meet government grant conditions.
* Represent the team at panels, conferences, and partnership meetings, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide expert guidance on housing legislation, policy development, and service improvement.
* Monitor performance, conduct case reviews, and ensure service standards are met.
* Organise training and coaching opportunities to help staff reach their full potential.
What we’re looking for
* A strong understanding of housing law, homelessness legislation, and prevention strategies.
* Experience in managing teams and improving service delivery.
* Excellent communication and partnership‑building skills.
* A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and customer‑focused service.
Hours: This is a full‑time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment* – 12 months
Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum (City Pay Band 6)
Location: You will be required to work in Mandela House but have the flexibility to work from home too.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Simon Penn on 01223 458657 or email simon.penn@cambridge.gov.uk.
Application Process
To be considered for this role, please send over an expression of interest to Simon Penn, no more than A4 page.
For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.
Application closing date: 19 November 2025
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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