Local Government Jobs

The Housing Options Service delivers a wide range of services to some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Our primary aim is to reduce social exclusion wherever possible through the provision of targeted specialist services, which give people tools and opportunities to improve their lives and life chances, and start to move forward in their lives.

We were appointed Regional Champions by the Communities & Local Government (CLG) in 2006 for our success in homeless prevention and are one of an elite group of 12 councils chosen to be Enhanced Housing Options Trailblazers.

In 2009 we were appointed to be one of 15 Ending Rough Sleeping Champions to promote and share best practice in preventing and tackling rough sleeping.

The Homelessness Officer is responsible for the Council’s statutory duties in advising and assisting households presenting themselves as homeless and also provides housing advice to persons in all tenures with the aim of preventing homelessness wherever possible.

Two years experience in Homelessness or Housing Advice is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Jane Rickett Housing Advice Manager Tel: 01253 477763.

This is a very busy and demanding role, therefore the ability to balance competing priorities and to take decisions with minimum reference to others is essential.

Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and these posts are subject to satisfactory CRB disclosure. The posts are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.