Homeless Centre Officer
Permanent
Grade B – £28,598 – £33,699
Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
In this role you will provide practical, day-to-day support to households experiencing homelessness, often in emergency or crisis situations. Weekly hours will be on a rota-based shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Shifts will be from between 8am – 9.30pm Monday – Friday and 8am – 8.30pm on weekends.
Working within one of our supported accommodation centres across the city, you will be part of a team delivering a temporary accommodation service, ensuring residents feel safe, supported and able to move forward.
Responsibilities
- Support residents on arrival and throughout their stay in temporary accommodation
- Assist with housing benefit claims and basic financial arrangements
- Help residents plan their move into longer-term accommodation
- Carry out room inspections and safety checks
- Respond flexibly to the needs of individuals and families
- Write brief case notes and maintain accurate records
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to support positive outcomes
About You
We’re looking for people with the right values and personal qualities – full training and ongoing support will be provided.
- Be compassionate, empathetic and genuinely motivated to help others
- Have strong communication and customer service skills
- Be confident working with a diverse range of people, including those with complex needs
- Be able to build trust and positive relationships with residents
- Have basic IT skills to record case notes and work with simple data
- Be organised, adaptable and able to respond to changing situations
EEO and Safeguarding
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Safeguarding and promotion of welfare is a statutory commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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