Housing Needs Officer; Share

Housing Needs Officer (Job Share)

Location
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Council Offices – Clitheroe
Reference: EDP
112
Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16‑19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum pro rata
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (All day Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday mornings)

We are looking to appoint a part‑time Housing Needs Officer (HNO). The primary role is to advise and assist households at risk of homelessness, delivering a range of initiatives to prevent homelessness. The post involves making home visits, inspecting properties and interviewing households, and providing daily appointments or telephone advice that requires follow‑up casework.

Key responsibilities include partnership working with housing providers, care and support organisations, the probation service, mental health services and other agencies.

Essential skills and knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills
• Clear understanding of homelessness legislation

Benefits and support:

• Flexible working hours – flexitime scheme in operation
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Job security
• Training and development opportunities

Closing date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026

To apply online:

Other ways to apply:

• Paper application pack – send your contact details and vacancy reference number to
• Call (24‑hour answerphone)

Reasonable adjustments:
For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early:
We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.