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Homeless Prevention Support Officer
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Job Opportunity: Homelessness Prevention Support Officer
Do you have experience in the housing, homelessness or support sector or do you have the personality and skills to support someone in their time of need? Are you looking for a role that is challenging but offers lots of job satisfaction?
As our Homelessness Prevention Support Officer, you will assist staff in the delivery of the housing options and advice service, developing support plans for each client’s individually assessed support needs. You will provide tenancy support for clients in temporary and move on accommodation and will liaise with external agencies, client’s families and carers as required.
What will you bring?
This is a very challenging role that requires someone who is resilient, has empathy and patience to deal with clients with complex support needs.
You Will Also Have
- Experience in good customer focus and building good relationships
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- The ability to empower and enable clients to make informed choices
- Be able to work under pressure and manage your time effectively
- The desire to learn
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Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience in housing, homelessness, or the support sector, although this is not essential as full training will be provided.
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We specifically want to know about you and your motivation for applying so please complete the supporting evidence section of the application form, giving details of what your motivation is for applying, what skills you can bring to the role, and how you meet the following criteria:
- Good customer focus and building relationships
- Excellent communication skills
- Empowering people and/or clients to make informed choices
- Working under pressure
What can we offer you?
Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:
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- A local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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For More Information
If you would like to learn more about our opportunity, we recommend contacting jeanette.gaunt@northyorks.gov.uk prior to applying.
Key Documents
- Job Description
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Key Dates
- Closing Date: 20th September 2026
- Interview Date: 1st October 2027 at Fern House Spa Lane Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7JF
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £30,023 - £32,578 pro rata per annum
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Adult Services
Sector: Healthcare Management
Job Role: Officer
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