Prevention and Assessment Officer

Job Introduction

Job title: Prevention and Assessment Officer

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.  

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. 

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone! 

The Role: 

The Neighbourhoods & Housing Directorate is looking for a strong team player who will join at a positive and exciting time as we work towards strengthening the Housing Options Service.

• The role of a Prevention and Assessment Officer will work as part of a team preventing homelessness, ensuring timely assessments and supporting clients to prevent homelessness
• You will work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive service user experience
• As part of Prevention and Assessment Officer role you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records in accordance with corporate standards
• You will be expected to embrace change and be resilient and able to work flexibly and enthusiastically while dealing with the day-to-day expectations of the role

We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds; however you will have experience of working within homelessness services

Our offer to you:

• 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
• At least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:

Closing Date is: Thursday 12^th December 2024.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Karen Kelleher at Karen.Kelleher@liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Watch our recruitment video to see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council: