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 Visiting Officer is responsible for providing an effective visiting service to help reduce the number of households presenting as homeless as well as to promote and facilitate access to the authorities Housing Options Service for the benefit of the authority and applicants.

For an informal discussion please contact Gregg Marshall Youth Mediation Officer Tel: 01253 477270.

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.