Senior Housing Support Specialist

1 day ago


Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Senior House Officer to join our Housing Advice and Homelessness Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading the way in housing support in Dorset, providing guidance and support to Housing Officers, and helping them to deliver high-quality services.

**Job Description:**

  1. Provide expert guidance and support to Housing Officers, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge in assessing homeless applications and providing housing advice.
  2. Lead complex homelessness cases, utilising your expertise to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families during challenging times.
  3. Collaborate with Housing Solutions and other teams to identify creative and effective housing outcomes, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the forefront.

**Requirements:**

  • Have significant experience of assessing homeless applications and providing housing advice.
  • Have detailed knowledge of homelessness legislation and case law.
  • Have experience of supervising, coaching or managing staff.
  • Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills which can be tailored to your audience.


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