Housing Assistant - Homelessness - CMB

Job reference REQ Date posted 15/06/2026 Final date to receive applications 29/06/2026 Location WORKINGTON Salary £32,061 to £32,597 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

This post sits within the Homeless Prevention and Housing Service, which specifically supports the operational delivery of the council’s teams. Post holders will work with colleagues across this wider service area to provide high quality first point of contact for housing‑related advice and support to people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The service is central to ensuring statutory and legal duties are delivered through the management of statutory direct access accommodation and crisis support, as well as delivering homelessness advice and assistance 24 hours a day, and quality community‑based accommodation and support pathway services for people experiencing homelessness, in fulfilment of the council’s statutory legal and regulatory requirements.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We are also about potential over perfection and can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children and adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children and adults.

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tammie Rhodes by email at Tam