H&T 4140 - G2 Housing Officer (PRS and Prevention) (609829)

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 8 April 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term for 18 months
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday, 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £33,468 - £34,399 per year
 

South Lanarkshire Council is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse local authority landlords, delivering high‑quality housing services across both urban and rural communities.

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the support we provide, we are delighted to be recruiting two Housing Officers to join our Central Homelessness Team. These new roles will play a key part in strengthening our Homelessness Prevention work, with a particular focus on helping households access and sustain accommodation within the private rented sector.

In this dynamic and people‑centred role, you will:

• Provide tailored advice and assistance to households exploring private rented sector options
• Build strong, productive relationships with private landlords and letting agents to improve access and understanding of the sector
• Support households to maintain and sustain existing private rented tenancies
• Deliver detailed housing options guidance to help prevent homelessness wherever possible

You may also contribute to quality assurance checks, support wider prevention initiatives such as SHORE, and take part in monthly statistical reporting, including analysing trends to inform service improvements.

These are innovative and forward‑thinking posts, ideal for individuals with the drive, enthusiasm, and creativity to help shape and enhance our prevention activities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for people across South Lanarkshire, we would love to hear from you.

View the Housing Officer (PRS and Prevention) job profile

Please answer the following question as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.