Homeless Prevention Officer (Prison/Probation) - Cambridge
We are looking to recruit a Homeless Prevention Officer to work with people in prison or on probation who are at risk of homelessness.
You will receive referrals from the prison and probation service and contact the applicant to assess their circumstances and housing, and support needs as well as what duties may be owed in accordance with Part 7 Housing Act 1996 (as amended).
You will work with the applicant and their support network to assist them to maintain their current accommodation or find new accommodation.
You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to understand and apply the legislation and guidance.
You will also be able to manage your own caseload and meet the statutory deadlines.
You may already have experience working with people who are at risk of homelessness or homeless, people in prison or people on probation or other relevant experience which means you would have a good understanding of the challenges faced by this client group.
You will receive training and also be highly motivated to develop your knowledge through independent learning.
You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and you will need to be able to travel across the city as and when required for meetings but do not need access to a car or a driving licence.
What we can offer :
- A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
- Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- Agile and Flexible working
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Annually negotiated pay and award progression
- Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
- Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
- Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
- Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
- Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
- Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
- Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
- Subsidy for public transport
- Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months
Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum City Pay Band 5, pro rata for part time.
Location: The work location will be varied. You have the option to work from Mandela House full time or may also want to work part of the week at home. At times you will want to meet with applicants at Probation or other locations across the City. Therefore you must be able to travel independently across the City (please note a access to a car is not necessary).
More Information:
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Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS ) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon ) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
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.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
