Homeless Prevention Officer (Criminal Justice)

Who are we looking for?We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Homeless Prevention Officer to join our very busy team to deliver homeless prevention and recovery interventions for those within the criminal justice system who are at risk of rough sleeping, with a focus on prison leavers. The role is a temporary post until 31st March 2026. The role requires effective multi agency partnership working between the Wakefield Council's Housing Needs Service and Wakefield Probation Service. You will be required to work flexibility to work from a range of different partnership sites including the Homeless Service, Probation Service and Prisons. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels & personal resilience to working with challenging people.What will be expected from me?You will be required to provide prison in-reach and provide support, advice and assistance to those that will be homeless upon release from prison.You will be required to work with the Rough Sleeper Support Service and accommodation providers to prevent rough sleeping for those being released from prison and former rough sleepers who have previously been in prison, from returning to the streets through a range of prevention and recovery interventions.What I might be doing?To interview homeless applicants and gather relevant information regarding their homelessness To ensure that all homeless offenders leaving prison have had their circumstances fully assessed To make relevant third-party enquiries and obtain information to help establish details of the case. To manage a case load ensuring that appropriate work is undertaken to prevent homelessness and the need for emergency/temporary accommodation wherever possible. To provide homeless applicants with a full appraisal of their situation providing realistic and assertive but sensitive housing options advice. Essential requirements:Level 3 qualifications (National Qualifications Framework in the UK) or able to demonstrate significant relevant experience. Good knowledge of Homeless legislation, guidance and good practice Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and Probation Service Good knowledge of accommodation options and services for homeless and vulnerable people including prison leavers and rough sleepers within the district. What can I expect?This is a Full-Time post of 37 hours per week. 25 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays. Support and ongoing training. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more. For further information please contact Liz Rumbelow on 01924 304576 or 07881994782Closing date is Day/Month 2021 at 23:59 (GMT) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-19