Trainee Housing Options Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade D SCP7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

Closing Date: 18^th June 2026

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is at the cutting edge of tackling homelessness and housing need? If so, we want to hear from you. 

The Housing Options Service delivers a wide variety of services to some of the most vulnerable residents of Blackpool. We are looking for someone to join us at Housing Options to help us deliver on our duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

As a Housing Options Trainee you will be supported to develop a working knowledge of the individual functions of the Housing Options department which provides a comprehensive frontline advice and assessment service, focused on early intervention and homeless prevention.

We are therefore, looking for someone who is keen to develop their understanding/knowledge around housing and homelessness. You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to deal sensitively with customers. You will possess strong IT skills, be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Ideally you will also have a flexible and practical approach and be able to develop creative solutions to complex problems. 

For an informal discussion please contact laura.smith@blackpool.gov.uk

For full details please see the attached Job Description.

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