Homeless Prevention Officer

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 14 September 2026

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An opportunity has arisen for a Prevention Officer within Preston City Council’s Homelessness Advice & Prevention Service (HAPS) to offer practical advice and support to households that are threatened with homelessness and to ensure that the service meets it’s legal duties under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

The service offers a wide range of homeless prevention options to a diverse range of clients. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update and refresh work skills and homelessness legislation knowledge.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.