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. Therole 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 07881994782 This job is available on a secondment basis. Please seek approval from your manager in advance of applying Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Liz Rumbelow. Tel: 07881994782 E-mail: E-mail Correspondence All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with. Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application. Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Fluency Duty This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post. Probation In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences. About Wakefield Council Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here . To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-28