Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Added 18/05/2026

*Undertake interviews and operational prioritisation procedures related to maintaining the Housing Register within HomeseekerPlus- the county wide choice based lettings scheme-, monitoring adverts placed by partner social landlords (Registered Providers) and allocating the Council's own stock *Investigate and make decisions on all aspects of homelessness applications under the relevant legislation, guiding Housing Advice assistants, recording and monitoring data for government statistical returns, B&B/temporary accommodation placements. *Assist the Homelessness Prevention Officers in all aspects of homelessness prevention and delivery of the Council's Homelessness Strategy. *Provide housing advice services to applicants, landlords, legal and financial institutions and other agencies concerning housing law...

Housing advice officer - Cambridge

Added 05/05/2026

The purpose of this role is: * To provide specialist and comprehensive housing advice and options to members of the public and delivering the Council's statutory homelessness functions, focussed on preventing and relieving homelessness while managing expectations. * The post holder will assess customers' needs and housing options, agreeing these in the form of a 'personal housing plan'. For customers who are threatened with homelessness this will mean working to prevent homelessness or identify alternative housing options. * The post holder will be responding to immediate homelessness situations and arranging placement in emergency accommodation. Where a homeless application is triggered,...

Housing Advice and Options Manager - North Northamptonshire

Added 20/04/2026

Job details Job title: Housing Advice and Options Manager Grade: Band 9 Reports to: Head of Housing Solutions Responsible for: x5 Team Leaders, x1 Senior Landlord Liaison Officer, x1 Reviews Officer Directorate and Service area: Strategic Housing, Development and Property Services (Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing (DASS), and Children's Services). Purpose of the job : To be responsible for overall development, co-ordination, delivery and performance of a highly effective homelessness prevention, assessment and advice service for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, with the ultimate goal of reducing homelessness and minimising the use of temporary accommodation. To develop,...

Senior Practitioner-Fostering- Caerphilly

Added 24/03/2026

Social Worker required to join as an senior practitioner in its Fostering Team, based in Caerphilly. Competitive rates up to 43.60ph. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. Caerphilly is located in historic Glamorgan, famous for its castle and cheese, and borders beautiful Monmouthshire. 3 months initial contract 37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. To provide an enhanced level of social work skills and expertise within the team in order to develop and maintain standards of practice and to deputise for the Team Manager on specified occasions. To assist the Team Manager in the continued...

Social worker - Locality Team - Caerphilly

Added 23/03/2026

Social Worker required to join the Locality Team, based in Caerphilly. Competitive rates up to 38.66ph. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. Caerphilly is located in historic Glamorgan, famous for its castle and cheese, and borders beautiful Monmouthshire. 3 months initial contract 37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. * To provide high quality assessment and/or care management to children and families who have been assessed as requiring ongoing social services intervention. * To review intervention within statutory timescales ensuring plans for children are achieving the identified outcomes. * Demonstrate professional competence in social work...

Social worker - Locality team - Caerphilly

Added 23/03/2026

Social Worker required to join the Locality Team, based in Caerphilly. Competitive rates up to 38.66ph. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. Caerphilly is located in historic Glamorgan, famous for its castle and cheese, and borders beautiful Monmouthshire. 3 months initial contract 37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. * To provide high quality assessment and/or care management to children and families who have been assessed as requiring ongoing social services intervention. * To review intervention within statutory timescales ensuring plans for children are achieving the identified outcomes. * Demonstrate professional competence in social work...

Social Worker - Fostering - Caerphilly

Added 23/03/2026

Social Worker required to join the Friend and Family Team, based in Caerphilly. Competitive rates up to 38.66ph. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. Caerphilly is located in historic Glamorgan, famous for its castle and cheese, and borders beautiful Monmouthshire. 3 months initial contract 37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social worker within the Family and Friends Team. The team work with children and their families where there is a court order in place for them to live with a family member ~ this could be...

Adult's SW - Advice Hub Team - East Riding of Yorkshire

Added 24/06/2026

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult's SW - Advice Hub Team. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality support and guidance to adults in our community, ensuring they receive the appropriate services and interventions necessary for their well-being. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals to make informed decisions and improve their quality of life. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and evaluations of individuals' needs and circumstances. Providing advice, information, and support to clients and their families....

Oldham- Social Worker-Duty & Advice Team/MASH

Added 19/06/2026

Social Worker - Duty & Advice TeamLocation: Oldham, OL1 1HDPay Rate: £39 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: LocumAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Duty & Advice Team in Oldham.This frontline role is ideal for social workers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong experience in safeguarding, assessment, and referral screening. You will play a key role in ensuring children and families receive timely and effective support while working closely with multi-agency partners.Key Responsibilities:Screening and processing referrals.Undertaking assessments and making informed recommendations.Managing safeguarding concerns and responding to child protection matters.Working collaboratively with partner agencies...

Lincolnshire - AP - Family Assessment/Advice and Support Team

Added 16/06/2026

Join our dedicated team in Lincolnshire as a Qualified Social Worker in the Family Assessment/Advice and Support Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support families in need, ensuring their welfare and safeguarding their children. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality assessments and interventions to families, helping them navigate challenges and access necessary resources. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Providing tailored advice and support to families, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources. Collaborating with multi-agency teams to develop and implement effective care plans. Maintaining accurate and...

Lincolnshire - AP - Family Assessment/Advice and Support Team

Added 15/06/2026

🔥 Locum Opportunity - Advanced Practitioner (Children's Services) 📍 Lamb Gardens, Lincoln, LincolnshireAn exciting locum opportunity has just gone live for a qualified Advanced Practitioner within Children and Young People's Services at Lincolnshire County Council, working within the Family Assessment, Advice and Support Team.📝 Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake complex assessments and support effective care planningProvide professional guidance and support to social workers within the teamEnsure high-quality safeguarding practice in line with legislation and policyWork collaboratively with families and partner agencies to improve outcomesContribute to timely, evidence-based decision-making for children and families✅ Essential RequirementsDegree or equivalent qualification in Social WorkMinimum 3 years' post-qualified...

Later Living Officer (Sheltered Housing Officer) - Enfield

Added 26/05/2026

Lone working, and site based Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user to empower and to plan, work towards and achieving their outcomes. Work effectively individually and as part of a team, to achieve service outcomes and actively contribute to the development and smooth running of the service in accordance with local policies and legislation. Work flexibly to deliver a tenure blind wholesome people and place offer for residents in Housing for older people and specialist housing ensuring the needs of the wider community are met. Manage complex casework including but not limited to safeguarding, domestic abuse,...

Housing Response officer - Kensington & Chelsea

Added 19/06/2026

The Role We are looking for a Complex Cases Officer to join our Property Services Department, to help support the Responsive Repairs Team's responsibilities of addressing and resolving complex repairs concerns or related issues that residents' and leaseholders' or their advocates bring to our attention. Whoever takes on this role, will be a key point of contact for tenants and leaseholders or their advocates during Stage One complaint investigations or Members Enquiries about repairs concerns or related issues ranging from leaks (from pipes or roofs, or through windows or ceilings), plumbing, damaged doors or windows, and flooring to conduct of...

Social Housing Assessment And Lettings Officer - Brent

Added 18/06/2026

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 1. To investigate and assess all applicants under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Localism Act 2011 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to assess whether housing is required. This may include interviewing applicants to determine their eligibility, making detailed enquires to other organisations to verify information, and carrying out home visits in order to confirm/evaluate housing circumstances. 2. To prioritise all applicants in the appropriate category and banding in line with the Council's allocation policy and other guidelines. To write and serve decision letters on all applications, explaining the reasons for their...

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h umb

Added 18/06/2026

Housing Options Officer - Waltham - £40.54 p/h About usWaltham Forest is one of London's most dynamic boroughs; diverse, ambitious, and proudly resident-focused. We are driven by a clear purpose: to support our communities and deliver high-quality, modern services that make a difference. We're also a Good Work Standard employer, committed to fairness, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.About the roleThis is not a desk job; it's frontline, high impact work.As a Housing Options & Assessment Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload of residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You'll...