Homeless Prevention Officer- Springkerse House- 101817

Closing Date: 30th March 2026

Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary until 30/03/2029

Salary: £38,823- £42,276

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Springkerse House

Stirling Homelessness Services is looking for a committed, compassionate and proactive Homeless Prevention Officer to join our team and help reduce homelessness across our community. You will work directly with individuals and families at risk of losing their home, providing early intervention, practical support, and tailored advice to help them sustain safe and secure accommodation. This is a front-line role that makes a real difference, supporting people through challenging circumstances, navigating housing options, and working collaboratively with partners across Stirling's housing, health, justice and social care services.

Essential requirements

• Full driving license.
• Registration (or willingness to register) with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme